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SP56 TVD

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,717 mi
Last recorded109,717 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 TVD
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,717 miles

All springs are corroded

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Front to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges slightly

Oil just above the minimum

Rear discs are slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Steering rack damp no leaks

Fail 18 Sep 2015 109,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All springs are corroded

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Front to nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges slightly

Oil just above the minimum

Rear discs are slightly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack but not excessive

Steering rack damp no leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,176 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine and gearbox oily

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are corroded

Front pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack damp no leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2014 412,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid on minimum

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Coolant level low

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine and gearbox oily

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are corroded

Front pads getting low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack damp no leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,425 miles

Coolant low

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily

Exhaust flanges are corroded

Exhaust flexy in poor condition and has slight blow

Front and rear discs are slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear shock slightly worn

Steering rack damp no leaks

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,985 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant low

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily

Exhaust flanges are corroded

Exhaust flexy in poor condition and has slight blow

Front and rear discs are slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear shock slightly worn

Steering rack damp no leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2012 71,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Sep 2012 70,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,656 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,808 miles

slight leak from power steering rack.

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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SP56 TVD is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,806 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP56 TVD, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP56 TVD is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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