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AO09 JZU

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

71,721 mi
Last recorded71,721 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti48,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 JZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 71,721 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 71,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,713 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 71,712 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,699 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 71,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 71,548 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,918 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 70,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be checked on re test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cracking 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,271 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 70,271 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,990 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 68,990 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,730 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 67,730 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,859 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,317 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 60,317 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,657 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,751 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,751 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,259 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,632 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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AO09 JZU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 AO09 JZU, 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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AO09 JZU is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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