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WJ57 SWK

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

53,560 mi
Last recorded53,560 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 SWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 53,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

rear subframe corroded in areas

Fail 16 Jul 2026 53,338 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,440 miles

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

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

front subframe and rear axle corroded in areas

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas not resulting in any holes

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

rear axle surface rust

Pass 14 Jul 2023 47,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2023 47,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2022 45,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2021 44,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,863 miles

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

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 40,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,554 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seepage from power steering rack in general (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2019 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component seepage from power steering rack in general (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,962 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 36,029 miles

Nearside rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 33,413 miles

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

steering rack fluid weep

Fail 18 Aug 2016 33,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

steering rack fluid weep

Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,354 miles

slight oil on gearbox

Pass 5 Aug 2014 25,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 21,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 14,792 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 14,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 11,748 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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WJ57 SWK is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ57 SWK, 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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WJ57 SWK is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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