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EK09 EJV

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,528 mi
Last recorded121,528 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 EJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 121,528 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 121,520 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 111,030 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,389 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,710 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule TO CENTRE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule TO CENTRE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,619 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 80,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Jul 2016 74,215 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Apr 2015 66,751 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 66,748 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 62,235 miles

BOTH F/TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,235 miles

BOTH F/TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,993 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,056 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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EK09 EJV is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK09 EJV, 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 EK09 EJV registered?

EK09 EJV is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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