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RJ57 UPP

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,376 mi
Last recorded78,376 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 UPP
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 78,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 73,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 73,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 67,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 66,943 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 65,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding at Farrells (1.1.11 (c))

underbody, suspension and rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2022 65,468 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hits stop on lever (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroding at Farrells (1.1.11 (c))

underbody, suspension and rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

underbody steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and suspension parts are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

advise exposed brake pipes cleaned and greased

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 47,963 miles

front exhaust flexi starting to detiorate

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 44,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 40,374 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 40,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 24,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,086 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Lacetti?

Based on 203,671 MOT tests across 15,288 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
5,616
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
15,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,485
Registration plate lamp not working 6,254
position lamp(s) not working 5,604
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,086
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,469
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RJ57 UPP is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Lacetti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ57 UPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Lacetti typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RJ57 UPP is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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