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AF05 VJK

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,918 mi
Last recorded115,918 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VJK
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,918 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front low down damage!

park brake travel(still has reserve)!

Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,638 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 107,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,604 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2011 96,604 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,581 miles

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 85,580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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 10 Mar 2009 71,347 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,347 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,265 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,260 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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AF05 VJK is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,333 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 AF05 VJK, 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 21 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF05 VJK is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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