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BV09 LFW

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,918 mi
Last recorded119,918 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LFW
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,918 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 119,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,552 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component o/s rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s front tyre shoulders (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear lamp lense damaged / repaired

Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,547 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component o/s rack boot area (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s front tyre shoulders (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear lamp lense damaged / repaired

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,805 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 105,799 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,834 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,296 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,412 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 36,565 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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BV09 LFW is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV09 LFW, 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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BV09 LFW is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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