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BJ09 FDC

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FDC
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 109,704 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 109,704 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 72,608 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking from front flexi. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,695 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,349 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,517 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 54,517 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 50,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,765 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,581 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,364 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 23,876 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 17,375 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 17,375 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BJ09 FDC is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 48,519 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 BJ09 FDC, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ09 FDC registered?

BJ09 FDC is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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