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MT09 YHB

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 YHB
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 68,754 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,846 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 56,802 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 56,802 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust, not enough gas passing through to tail pipe for machine to read. (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,298 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 52,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,129 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack boots weeping, showing signs of internal leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,174 miles

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

both rack end seals weeping slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2014 43,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rack end seals weeping slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,798 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2012 34,562 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,181 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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 YHB is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT09 YHB, 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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MT09 YHB is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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