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ML58 EZE

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,832 mi
Last recorded81,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 EZE
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 81,832 miles

slight leak from power steering

Fail 6 Jan 2026 81,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight leak from power steering

Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,325 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 71,072 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 63,731 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2024 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 63,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 62,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,414 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 61,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear along rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear along rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near limit on edge and also slightly perished / splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished / splitting ( 195/55 R15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing slight accident damage

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 59,730 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wing slight accident damage

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,112 miles

Dampness around steering rack boots , more so on Offside

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 58,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Dampness around steering rack boots , more so on Offside

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,495 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,755 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system/hangers corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,069 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 36,069 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 8,563 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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ML58 EZE is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ML58 EZE, 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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ML58 EZE is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 2 February 2009.

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