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YR59 VHV

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,738 mi
Last recorded111,738 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 VHV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,404 miles

front exhaust box is slightly blowing

slight knock on steering no fault found

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust box is slightly blowing

slight knock on steering no fault found

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 99,995 miles

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

exhaust system is corroded

handbrake travel

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2023 99,995 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing inner edges

exhaust system is corroded

handbrake travel

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2022 93,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 93,616 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,072 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Inner cv boot perished

Offside Front 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))

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2021 87,072 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Inner cv boot perished

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broke (1.6 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,726 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front sub-frame bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside front ABS ring deteriorated

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Steering rack damp

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,574 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 73,571 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 65,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front brake discs badly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,168 miles

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 57,164 miles

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,796 miles

hand brake travel high [near legal limit]

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,062 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,433 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,850 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 20,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,391 miles

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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YR59 VHV is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 YR59 VHV, 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 YR59 VHV registered?

YR59 VHV is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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