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AO08 VHL

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,605 mi
Last recorded51,605 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 VHL
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,605 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 51,604 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,360 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 50,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 49,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 48,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,071 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 42,206 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 42,206 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both cracked/split on sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,357 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 39,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,225 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 35,889 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,406 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 28,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 VHL is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO08 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

AO08 VHL is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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