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BF08 BWN

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,970 mi
Last recorded98,970 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BWN
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,970 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 98,970 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 85,879 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2015 72,045 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 58,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 46,711 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,711 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear and are bald at the edge.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear/is bald at the edge.

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensivly deteriorate/split.

off side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 29,972 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minmim depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear, is bald at the edge and shows deep splits.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

off side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished.

plastic wrapper/bag is fouling/jammed within the near side front brake caliper/disc areas.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 11,268 miles

recomend front brake pads soon

Fail 26 Jan 2011 11,268 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

recomend front brake pads soon

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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BF08 BWN 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 50%.

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 BF08 BWN, 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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BF08 BWN is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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