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SW59 FTK

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,480 mi
Last recorded88,480 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FTK
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,480 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 88,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,038 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 78,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Suspect seized calliper. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Unable to check bearing. (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe lightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 55,207 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front, nearside front, offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe lightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,065 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,309 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 43,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,365 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,365 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,115 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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SW59 FTK is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue 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 SW59 FTK, 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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SW59 FTK is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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