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VE59 BNF

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,128 mi
Last recorded53,128 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 BNF
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 53,128 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,154 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 25 Jan 2025 51,154 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 9 Feb 2024 49,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front flexy exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant level below minimum

positive battery terminal loose

Fail 4 Jan 2024 49,468 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant level below Minimum

Exhaust flexi worn

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

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

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

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

Positive battery terminal loose

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 47,486 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 47,486 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,745 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 45,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 40,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,923 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter slight seepage of grease

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 33,923 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter slight seepage of grease

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated outer sidewall slight damage due to under inflation (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has a slight imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower door hinge pin has some wear

Fail 4 Jan 2018 28,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has a slight imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower door hinge pin has some wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 18,410 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 8,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 4,048 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 7,580 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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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VE59 BNF is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE59 BNF, 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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VE59 BNF is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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