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VA59 JNJ

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,019 mi
Last recorded80,019 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA59 JNJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 80,019 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 71,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,171 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside & offside (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2016 62,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front 'flexi' pipe separated (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside & offside (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,480 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn to 1.6mm

front brake pads close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Fail 4 Dec 2015 53,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn to 1.6mm

front brake pads close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tire on 3mm

Fail 10 Dec 2014 44,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tire on 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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VA59 JNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA59 JNJ, 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 VA59 JNJ registered?

VA59 JNJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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