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VU56 XSP

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,249 mi
Last recorded105,249 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 XSP
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 105,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 100,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT BOX (6.1.2 (a))

REAR OF O/S MAIN BRAKE PIPE

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,000 miles

O/S OUTER C.V. JOINT GAITER DETERIORATED

SLIGHT DRAG N/S FRONT

Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,330 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

OIL FILLTER LEAKING?

Fail 8 Feb 2018 86,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

OIL FILLTER LEAKING?

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S FRONT BRAKE READING LOW

REAR BAKE DISCS RUSTY

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET DETATCHED

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,825 miles

o/s ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,294 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,340 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,340 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 48,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,489 miles

srs airbag warning light illuminated

Fail 14 Feb 2012 40,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

srs airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,733 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,111 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 24,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XSP is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

VU56 XSP is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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