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VK57 XEJ

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,577 mi
Last recorded99,577 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 XEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 99,577 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,470 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 90,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer side wall.195/55r15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Oil leak

Power steering fluid residue around steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,742 miles

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55 15, on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,736 miles

Both front wiper blades spilt slightly.

Exhaust pipe front flexi corroded.

N/s/f tyre perishing. O/s/f tyre perishing worn on inside edge.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre perishing splits on inside side wall(recomend attention soon).

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,690 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,357 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (195/55/15)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise both front brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,210 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 22,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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VK57 XEJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VK57 XEJ, 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 VK57 XEJ registered?

VK57 XEJ is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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