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AA08 YKW

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,958 mi
Last recorded81,958 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 YKW
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2024 81,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,574 miles

Nearside Front drop ling arm small play

Fail 19 Jul 2023 76,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front drop ling arm small play

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,419 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 64,281 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 64,280 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 60,357 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 60,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,232 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 44,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,748 miles

damp around steering rack

nearside front wiper split

nearside screen has damage

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 35,634 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp around steering rack

nearside front wiper split

nearside screen has damage

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,232 miles

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

crack in nearside screen but effecting drivers view

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,143 miles

both front wiper blades split

crack in nearside of window screen

Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,471 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2013 16,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2013 16,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,730 miles

both front tyres are sightly worn on inside edge

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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AA08 YKW is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 51,326 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 AA08 YKW, 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 18 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AA08 YKW is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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