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YT09 YJL

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,216 mi
Last recorded59,216 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 YJL
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 59,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded front mount and rear mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded both front and rear mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 58,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 55,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,749 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 51,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 44,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 37,313 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 33,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,252 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 29,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,362 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,291 miles

front number plate cracked

front wiper blade poor

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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YT09 YJL is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YT09 YJL, 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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YT09 YJL is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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