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VU56 XSE

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,805 mi
Last recorded70,805 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear door will not open from inside

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,469 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,840 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs coroded

Fail 23 Apr 2017 56,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs coroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 43,290 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 43,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,972 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 32,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,372 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2012 27,251 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 1 Sep 2011 19,578 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wiper blades slightly smears the screen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,578 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both front wiper blades slightly smears the screen

Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 6,784 miles

slight dampness to n/s/r shockabsorber / slight dampness to both steering rack boots

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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VU56 XSE is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU56 XSE, 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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What year was VU56 XSE registered?

VU56 XSE is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 17 September 2006.

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