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VU09 WHK

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,980 mi
Last recorded77,980 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 WHK
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 77,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 67,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,290 miles

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 59,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 55,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,582 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 42,537 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,614 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,253 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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VU09 WHK is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU09 WHK, 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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VU09 WHK is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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