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AO08 VGV

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VGV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 83,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 82,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 79,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,944 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,466 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 69,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,888 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre scrubbed on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,464 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,858 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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AO08 VGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 VGV, 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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What year was AO08 VGV registered?

AO08 VGV is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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