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TJ07 DWF

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,920 mi
Last recorded91,920 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 DWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,920 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 91,917 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by seatbelt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,074 miles

CORRODED UNDER THE CAR

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 79,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

CORRODED UNDER THE CAR

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,237 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 15 Aug 2022 75,237 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,356 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath all over

Fail 19 Aug 2021 70,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath all over

Fail 16 Aug 2021 70,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 52,456 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,626 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 45,626 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 42,938 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

slight handbrake travel

Fail 8 Jul 2016 42,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,295 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2014 30,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 22,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,310 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,339 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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TJ07 DWF is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TJ07 DWF, 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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What year was TJ07 DWF registered?

TJ07 DWF is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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