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LD59 HKL

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,997 mi
Last recorded47,997 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 HKL
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 47,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and front into nearside rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper strut tops (5.3.2 (c))

both front sill jacking point flanges bent over

front exhaust flexi mesh split

Pass 12 Mar 2025 45,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front into nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi section torn

Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill creased at jacking point

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lining low and affected by heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive auto box intercooler pipe weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside weaker in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

rear wiper blade defective

suspension top mounts have quite alot of lift in

tailgate handle stiff in operation

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,214 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has slight damage

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine/underbody oily,advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper top mount bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi section torn

tailgate exterior handle partially seized

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox intercooler pipe/union oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine and steering rack oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive signs of oil leaking past gearbox intercooler union,undertray oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi pipe section split

lift in both upper strut top assemblies when load removed from wheels

Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,723 miles

Offside steering rack gaitor oily

gearbox intercooler pipe union leaking(front undertray oily)

Fail 18 Mar 2020 35,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm pad thickness remaining through road wheel,advise full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack gaitor oily

gearbox intercooler pipe union leaking(front undertray oily)

Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipe union oily,front x member,undertray oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaitors oily,possible leak from rack inner seals (2.1.5 (a))

front wipers juddering,smearing screen

Fail 18 Mar 2019 33,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil cooler pipe union oily,front x member,undertray oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaitors oily,possible leak from rack inner seals (2.1.5 (a))

front wipers juddering,smearing screen

Pass 20 Mar 2018 31,248 miles

Steering Rack damp with fluid

Fail 20 Mar 2018 31,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering Rack damp with fluid

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging off interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,118 miles

Both O/S tyres cracked perished and worn close to legal limit

Signs of a leak from around steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack weaping

Fail 15 Mar 2016 24,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Possible leak from steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2015 21,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,473 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 17,909 miles

NSR tyre cracking badly and nail in tread

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,909 miles

NSR tyre cracking badly and nail in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 12,949 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 12,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n-s-f tyre cut in sidewall edges worn

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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LD59 HKL is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD59 HKL, 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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LD59 HKL is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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