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LX09 VMF

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 VMF
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,971 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 97,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 92,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on outer shoulder,3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on outer shoulder,3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,290 miles

Damp around power steering rack

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 55,290 miles

Damp around power steering rack

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,592 miles

Damp around the power steering rack

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,777 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)

steering rack wet with oil

Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,092 miles

near side hand brake low effort

Fail 15 Apr 2015 29,008 miles

Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

near side hand brake low effort

Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,375 miles

all 4 tyres perrishing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 6,996 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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LX09 VMF is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX09 VMF, 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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What year was LX09 VMF registered?

LX09 VMF is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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The MOT history for LX09 VMF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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