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SP09 TDU

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 TDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 112,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 111,919 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Ns and os (4.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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

Condition of exhaust

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and osf and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 102,144 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both outer sills corroded at rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 102,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank at clip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both outer sills corroded at rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,495 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 88,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,228 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms /rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 76,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms /rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,028 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 63,027 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,424 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 29,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,207 miles

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

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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SP09 TDU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SP09 TDU, 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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SP09 TDU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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