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DG09 FYL

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,040 mi
Last recorded116,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 FYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,040 miles

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

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

oil leak on engin

Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engin

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,017 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,231 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Apr 2017 99,110 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted broken (6.3.4h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,914 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2016 88,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,422 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre heavily scuffed on outer sidewall, punctured, worn close to limit

Fail 11 Apr 2015 77,350 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f door mirror glass missing

n/s/f tyre heavily scuffed on outer sidewall, punctured, worn close to limit

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,447 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror galss not fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,447 miles

n/s door mirror galss not fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,021 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,971 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,905 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 15,905 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 15,878 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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DG09 FYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DG09 FYL, 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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DG09 FYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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