Chevrolet Lacetti MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Chevrolet Lacetti. Check any Lacetti by registration number below.

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65.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.3%

vs Chevrolet Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Chevrolet Lacetti — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chevrolet Lacetti has an average MOT pass rate of 65.1%, which is 15.3 percentage points below the Chevrolet brand average of 80.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Lacetti on the road.

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Lacetti fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. If you are preparing your Lacetti for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Chevrolet Lacetti, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Chevrolet Lacetti performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 261 vehicles

59.8%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

11.9%

Retest Rate

34.3%

2010

Based on 538 vehicles

59.1%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

36.8%

2009

Based on 1,371 vehicles

55.7%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

11.8%

Retest Rate

36.3%

2008

Based on 1,335 vehicles

56.4%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

32.8%

2007

Based on 1,036 vehicles

55.9%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

29.7%

2006

Based on 761 vehicles

49.4%Poor

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2005

Based on 2,873 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

34.0%

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2004

Based on 646 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

0

Based on 3,721 vehicles

66.9%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

Top MOT Failures — Chevrolet Lacetti

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Lacetti fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

7.3%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.5%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.5%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.9%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.8%

Chevrolet Lacetti Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

10.7%

Front Offside

8.4%

Rear Offside

8.4%

Other Chevrolet Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Captiva

71.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick-up

69.2% pass rate

Chevrolet Corvette

89.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Camaro

95.9% pass rate

Chevrolet Astro

57.8% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick Up

85.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Chevrolet Lacetti

Chevrolet Lacetti — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chevrolet Lacetti MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Lacetti?

The average MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Lacetti is 65.1% compared to the Chevrolet average of 80.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Lacetti?

The most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Lacetti are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (7.3%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Chevrolet Lacetti reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 65.1%, the Chevrolet Lacetti is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Chevrolet Lacetti?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Chevrolet Lacetti?

Typical mileage for the Chevrolet Lacetti: 69,518 miles at 5 years, 111,926 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Lacetti to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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