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SW59 FTV

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,021 miles

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

slight oil leak from engine and steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2020 107,917 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken still secure

rusty underside

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,933 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 104,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 98,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 87,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 87,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front macpherson strut, top bearing noisy

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tail lamp is cracked

rear wiper is torn

Fail 10 Dec 2015 63,316 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front macpherson strut, top bearing noisy

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tail lamp is cracked

rear wiper is torn

Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,149 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,397 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing low 195/55/15/85t

chip on windscreen

offside rear lamp slightly crakced

Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,497 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,651 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 FTV is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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