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BG57 HBF

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,669 mi
Last recorded47,669 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HBF
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,669 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 47,439 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 39,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 34,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 33,475 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 30,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 29,746 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking. 195/55R15

Central Front Oil leak Leak on engine ()

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Area of rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 29,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres have age related cracking. 195/55R15

Central Front Oil leak Leak on engine ()

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Area of rack boot (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,069 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak misting of oil around o/s steering rack boot ()

Oil leak slight leak in area of engine sump ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,417 miles

Both rear tyres cracking due to age related

Fail 23 Mar 2016 26,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres cracking due to age related

centre exhaust coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,248 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 24,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,438 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 16,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,029 miles

front wiper blades split

osf and nsf tyre sidewalls scuffed

slight cracking nsr tyre

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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BG57 HBF is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG57 HBF, 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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BG57 HBF is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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