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MJ58 BYT

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,411 mi
Last recorded32,411 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 BYT
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 32,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,622 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 26,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 24,189 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall splitting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 24,189 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall splitting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 21,242 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 21,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and tyre is very split and worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,543 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 19,543 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding on foot pedal (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 17,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 17,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 15,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 13,816 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 11,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,509 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 BYT is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MJ58 BYT, 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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MJ58 BYT is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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