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PJ09 OEW

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,614 mi
Last recorded130,614 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 OEW
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 130,614 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 130,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 120,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 111,144 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 111,144 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 98,444 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 98,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,364 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 92,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 75,757 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 75,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 51,089 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 30,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 30,538 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 23,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2013 23,724 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,513 miles

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

play in both front suspension leg top mountings

Fail 29 Oct 2012 16,513 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

play in both front suspension leg top mountings

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,189 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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PJ09 OEW is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ09 OEW, 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 PJ09 OEW registered?

PJ09 OEW is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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