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BJ09 FDN

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 52,556 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 50,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 50,983 miles

Position lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,224 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,491 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 46,491 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,631 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 44,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,637 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 40,637 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 37,273 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 37,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 34,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 34,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,011 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,023 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 27,581 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 27,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 23,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,835 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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BJ09 FDN is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BJ09 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

BJ09 FDN is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 FDN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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