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SC09 YJZ

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,823 mi
Last recorded86,823 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 YJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 86,823 miles

slight play at both front strut top mountings.

Fail 9 May 2019 86,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light stays on. (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light stays on. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring quite corroded (1.6 (e))

slight play at both front strut top mountings.

Pass 24 May 2018 82,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer quite corroded and slight leak (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 82,301 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer quite corroded and slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 75,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 75,029 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 59,260 miles

Exhaust has parts of the system deteriorating

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,866 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,960 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2012 8,667 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SC09 YJZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC09 YJZ, 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 SC09 YJZ registered?

SC09 YJZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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