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BF08 BYL

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,009 mi
Last recorded69,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,009 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 69,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 66,234 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 66,233 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,080 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 57,393 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2015 47,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,531 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing close to legal limit.

Dampness to nearside front shock absorber.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,531 miles

Both rear tyres perished and wearing close to legal limit.

Dampness to nearside front shock absorber.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,754 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,881 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2012 23,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 14,645 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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BF08 BYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BYL, 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 BF08 BYL registered?

BF08 BYL is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is BF08 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 BYL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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