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SW59 FTU

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,094 mi
Last recorded60,094 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 FTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 60,094 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 1,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 46,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,725 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both abs rings heavely corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 43,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both abs rings heavely corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 40,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides of rack damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs corroding on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers beginning to smear and judder across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,089 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 36,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,620 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 24,092 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 24,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 20,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 20,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 16,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 11,776 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 FTU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FTU, 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 SW59 FTU registered?

SW59 FTU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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