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FY59 GHJ

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,371 mi
Last recorded189,371 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 189,371 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 163,006 miles

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

slight exhaust leak from front flexi pipe joint

Pass 9 Mar 2018 151,381 miles

Oil leak driveshaft seal gearbox ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 132,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads and rear inner pads both sides (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,658 miles

Coolant leak on engine behind timing cover ()

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose and by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine rocker cover ? ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 128,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak on engine behind timing cover ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose and by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine rocker cover ? ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,422 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,665 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FY59 GHJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FY59 GHJ, 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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FY59 GHJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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