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GF09 YKG

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,885 mi
Last recorded91,885 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 YKG
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 91,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 88,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but still serviceable

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

front flexi pipe and centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2024 88,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but still serviceable

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

front flexi pipe and centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but still serviceable

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front flexi pipe and centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,548 miles

Centre exhaust poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but still serviceable

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,548 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but still serviceable

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,578 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but still serviceable

Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,578 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Light cluster damaged but still serviceable

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,581 miles

temp repair offside rear light cluster

Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,175 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 85v pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 59,407 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 59,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 53,675 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall badly damaged

Pass 14 May 2016 49,593 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Just starting to fray. (5.2.2b)

Oil leak (possible from the rocker cover)

Fail 14 May 2016 49,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Just starting to fray. (5.2.2b)

Oil leak (possible from the rocker cover)

Pass 9 May 2015 43,961 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,317 miles

front exhaust flexy worn and very weak

rear tyres smaller than front tyres (odd sizes)

Pass 11 May 2013 33,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,460 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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GF09 YKG is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 GF09 YKG, 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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GF09 YKG is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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