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MT09 VXZ

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 VXZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 70,356 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe material broken

Front Registration plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 68,121 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear & perishing both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,830 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing to both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wet test carried out

Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,018 miles

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

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

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,044 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts have slight movement from upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts have slight movement from upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,311 miles

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

slight oil on engine underneath

Fail 26 Oct 2020 56,311 miles

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

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

slight oil on engine underneath

Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front top mounts have play

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,289 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 50,280 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 46,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,338 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 32,085 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 32,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 15,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged(cut)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged(cut)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 5,377 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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MT09 VXZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black 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 MT09 VXZ, 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 MT09 VXZ registered?

MT09 VXZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 25 August 2009.

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