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BV08 LSF

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,289 mi
Last recorded131,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti51,326 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LSF
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,121 miles

Central exhaust showing signs of cororison

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 117,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,095 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 101,095 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 89,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 89,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,344 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,727 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cooling fins falling out of air con condenser

Fail 11 Apr 2012 63,727 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

cooling fins falling out of air con condenser

Fail 9 Mar 2011 51,061 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,061 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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BV08 LSF is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV08 LSF, 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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BV08 LSF is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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