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KV09 TZA

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,763 mi
Last recorded58,763 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 TZA
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 58,763 miles

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

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Fail 15 Oct 2025 58,760 miles

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

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

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

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 16 Oct 2024 55,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,440 miles

Eml On

Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,592 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,255 miles

ADVISE Exhaust system , heat shield corroded ,rattling

ADVISE Under body suspension components ,etc corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering Rack damp behind rubber boots (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 46,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Rubber top suspension mountain /bearing worn with excess play /lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened rubber top suspension mountain /bearing worn with excess play /lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ADVISE Exhaust system , heat shield corroded ,rattling

ADVISE Power steering fluid low in reservoir

ADVISE Under body suspension components ,etc corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering Rack damp behind rubber boots (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic misting up aim ok at time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens misting up ,aim ok time of test (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 43,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy heat shild rattels (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 38,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 38,098 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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,791 miles

eml light on

exhaust slight blow flexi joint

front number plate slight damage

o/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine check light on

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,823 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine check light on

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,057 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 15,600 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,304 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split

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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KV09 TZA is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV09 TZA, 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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KV09 TZA is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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