2009 Chevrolet Lacetti 1.6L Petrol · NA59 UPH
2009 Chevrolet Lacetti (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 92,333 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET LACETTI
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA59 UPH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2023
- 92,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA59 UPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti (NA59 UPH) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NA59 UPH Mileage History
- 26/03/202282,487 mi
- 26/03/202282,487 mi
- 24/03/202392,250 mi+9,763 mi
- 30/03/202392,333 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 9,742 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Chevrolet Lacetti
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: CHEVROLET LACETTI
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Throttle Body Carbon Buildup and Idle Surging(Moderate)
On 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines, oily crankcase blow-by gases and exhaust deposits accumulate around the throttle butterfly valve and idle air control passage. Over time, the gummy carbon deposits prevent the throttle plate from returning to its precise baseline position, resulting in fluctuating engine revs, stalling when depressing the clutch, and hesitation upon accelerating from junctions.
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Failure and Tone Ring Corrosion(Moderate)
The wheel speed sensors and ABS reluctor tone rings fitted to the front and rear hubs are exposed to harsh UK road salt and winter grit. Corrosion builds up beneath the reluctor rings, causing them to crack or distort, while road grime breaches the wheel speed sensor wiring connectors. This causes erratic speed signals, false ABS triggering during gentle low-speed braking, and permanent illumination of the ABS warning light.
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- Throttle Body Carbon Buildup and Idle SurgingModerate
On 1.4 and 1.6-litre petrol engines, oily crankcase blow-by gases and exhaust deposits accumulate around the throttle butterfly valve and idle air control passage. Over time, the gummy carbon deposits prevent the throttle plate from returning to its precise baseline position, resulting in fluctuating engine revs, stalling when depressing the clutch, and hesitation upon accelerating from junctions.
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Failure and Tone Ring CorrosionModerate
The wheel speed sensors and ABS reluctor tone rings fitted to the front and rear hubs are exposed to harsh UK road salt and winter grit. Corrosion builds up beneath the reluctor rings, causing them to crack or distort, while road grime breaches the wheel speed sensor wiring connectors. This causes erratic speed signals, false ABS triggering during gentle low-speed braking, and permanent illumination of the ABS warning light.
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