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BV59 YHU

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 78,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has play

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,764 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lift in both front suspension top mountings

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,639 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight lift in both front Mcpherson strut top mountings

Fail 20 Sep 2024 71,639 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight lift in both front Mcpherson strut top mountings

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 67,264 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc rusty

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,351 miles

Offside front outer cv joint gaiter inner clip broken

Fail 27 Sep 2022 62,351 miles

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

Offside front outer cv joint gaiter inner clip broken

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,965 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 57,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,880 miles

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 44,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,040 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 24,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 11,481 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 11,189 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 3,768 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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BV59 YHU 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 71.4%.

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 BV59 YHU, 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 BV59 YHU registered?

BV59 YHU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is BV59 YHU safe to buy?

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