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GY59 OEJ

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 OEJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,466 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,912 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some play both top strut mounts

Fail 5 Dec 2019 85,912 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some play both top strut mounts

Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,676 miles

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

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

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

handbrake due for adjustment

Fail 10 Dec 2018 82,676 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake due for adjustment

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,105 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 72,105 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 62,336 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 62,244 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,176 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 54,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,979 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 38,979 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 24,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,595 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 4,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 4,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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GY59 OEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GY59 OEJ, 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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GY59 OEJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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