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AV05 WCE

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,072 mi
Last recorded137,072 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WCE
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 137,072 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill split & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holes & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to inner sill holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog light lens damaged & showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front side light came on during the test

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay in areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,848 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake binding (strong advise) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm & wearing on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Fail 5 Oct 2020 135,848 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill detached/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light fog light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake binding (strong advise) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm & wearing on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Pass 19 Sep 2019 133,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 133,035 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed & rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light unit holed & showing white light to rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 127,617 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 24 Sep 2018 127,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 2 Oct 2017 121,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light stays on dash

Fail 29 Sep 2017 121,635 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess in two places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed & rusted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & perishing in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,113 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front and are slightly stiff (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding, signs of possible seizing caliper

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2016 115,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front and are slightly stiff (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding, signs of possible seizing caliper

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,496 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,755 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 99,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 97,613 miles

slight play to both front strut top mounts

Fail 6 Jul 2012 97,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

slight play to both front strut top mounts

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,244 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 95,244 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 93,693 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,310 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,268 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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AV05 WCE is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AV05 WCE, 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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AV05 WCE is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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