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VN55 UVK

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2021 118,259 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant low

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 106,450 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 96,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside front shock absorber shows evidence of a major leak but no fluid present at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 96,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside front shock absorber shows evidence of a major leak but no fluid present at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 83,335 miles

n/s/f shock looks like it has had a fluid leak in past no leaks now

n/s/r brake dust cover corroded and rusty

n/s/r brake dust cover corroded and rusty

Fail 15 May 2017 83,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f shock looks like it has had a fluid leak in past no leaks now

n/s/r brake dust cover corroded and rusty

n/s/r brake dust cover corroded and rusty

Pass 11 May 2016 71,413 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 71,413 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15v (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge near void of tread on inner 195/55/15

n/s/r brake disc cover corroded and rusty

n/s/r brake pads getting low

n/s/r brake slight binding

rear brake discs in poor condition n/s/r looks like it has got hot .....

Pass 12 May 2015 64,429 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 64,427 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 58,590 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 58,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 53,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 43,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,277 miles

o/s/f tyre down too 2mm of tread on edge

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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VN55 UVK is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN55 UVK, 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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VN55 UVK is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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