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VU09 XFM

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,224 mi
Last recorded95,224 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 XFM
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,224 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

flex pipe mesh damaged

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 28 Nov 2025 95,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

flex pipe mesh damaged

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 26 Nov 2024 84,089 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 84,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 80,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,445 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,027 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 57,021 miles

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 37,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,198 miles

Front wipers worn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 32,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,594 miles

front reg has damage

Pass 30 Mar 2015 26,657 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 23,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf door mirror casing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,283 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 18,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFM, 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 VU09 XFM registered?

VU09 XFM is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for VU09 XFM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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