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AO08 XWL

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,070 mi
Last recorded72,070 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,070 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 72,070 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,564 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,989 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 63,989 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,142 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 60,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 57,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,158 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 53,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,534 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,886 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre quite badly out of shape due to suspension wear and only just met requirement(requires attention)

steering rack slightly damp(possible leak)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 43,886 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre quite badly out of shape due to suspension wear and only just met requirement(requires attention)

offsidse rear shock absorber leaking and requires attention

steering rack slightly damp(possible leak)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 35,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 29,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 29,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 23,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,796 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 XWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWL, 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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AO08 XWL is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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