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MJ58 BYF

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,262 mi
Last recorded164,262 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BYF
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 164,262 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 164,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 144,148 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 92,625 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 92,599 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,810 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

airbag warning light on

engine warning light on

nearside front sidelight dim

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,116 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 6,226 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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MJ58 BYF is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ58 BYF, 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 MJ58 BYF registered?

MJ58 BYF is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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