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FV09 RCU

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,263 mi
Last recorded46,263 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 RCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 46,263 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

power steering rack leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2019 40,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

power steering rack leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight lift in N/S & O/S top strut bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,249 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 25,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,733 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 15,396 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 15,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 10,111 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 5,521 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 5,521 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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FV09 RCU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV09 RCU, 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 FV09 RCU registered?

FV09 RCU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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