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EK09 OTM

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,017 mi
Last recorded83,017 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 OTM
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 83,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,693 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,340 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 74,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer section (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Been run soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 70,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 70,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,250 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 66,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 56,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 56,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 46,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 46,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 34,282 miles

Both rear tyres miss shaped inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 34,282 miles

Both rear tyres miss shaped inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,764 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 16,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,549 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 10,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,457 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 OTM is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OTM, 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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EK09 OTM is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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