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WJ09 LXE

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,810 mi
Last recorded147,810 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LXE
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,555 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 96,487 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,695 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 88,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,554 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 81,402 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,089 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,622 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,444 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,196 miles

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,191 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,626 miles

cut on sidewall n/s/f tyre 195/55/15vr

dampness on steering rack boots

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,425 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight oil leak from gearbox area

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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WJ09 LXE is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WJ09 LXE, 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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WJ09 LXE is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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