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MK59 ZYC

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,693 mi
Last recorded82,693 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 ZYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 82,693 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 79,364 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,772 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material start to show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,336 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,336 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 66,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,739 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,061 miles

Exhaust noisy heatshields rattling, loose. (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,061 miles

Exhaust noisy heatshields rattling, loose. (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 52,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,323 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in both front top strut mounts(jacked up only)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 47,323 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts(jacked up only)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm play

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,875 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 22,827 miles

nsf shock absorber top mount bush has slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2014 22,827 miles

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

nsf shock absorber top mount bush has slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2013 12,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 4,097 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 3,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MK59 ZYC 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 MK59 ZYC, 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 MK59 ZYC registered?

MK59 ZYC is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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