Chevrolet Lacetti
From 3,337 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Lacettis fare better: 2011 models pass at 69.6% vs 60.6% for 2007.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, 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, caused 375 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 375 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 301 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 174 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 145 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 141 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 137 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 134 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 107 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 107 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 101 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.6% of Lacetti failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 33.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £138.
Chevrolet Lacetti on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 549 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 547. At this rate, roughly 4.3 years until none remain. Now at 16.1% of its peak (14,630 in 2011 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,324 | 1,037 | +0 | -97 | -97 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,434 | 1,024 | +1 | -117 | -116 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,545 | 1,029 | +0 | -164 | -164 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,679 | 1,059 | +1 | -171 | -170 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,815 | 1,093 | +0 | -130 | -130 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,931 | 1,107 | +0 | -152 | -152 |
| 2024 Q1 | 2,083 | 1,107 | +0 | -143 | -143 |
| 2023 Q4 | 2,239 | 1,094 | +0 | -148 | -148 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacetti Sx | Gas | 689 | 54% |
| Lacetti Sx Auto | Gas | 421 | 33% |
| Lacetti Se | Petrol | 106 | 8% |
| Lacetti Se A/C | Petrol | 53 | 4% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 69.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2010 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2009 | 59.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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 |
| 2008 | 60.5% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
3 earlier years
| 2007 | 60.6% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 56.6% | 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, 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 |
| 2005 | 59.2% | 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Lacettis tested had between 63,950 and 93,238 miles on the clock.
At 73,627 median miles, the Lacetti has 0.054 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chevrolet models
| Chevrolet Spark | 66.1% |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 61.7% |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 62.6% |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 65.1% |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 69% |
Common questions
What is the Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Lacetti has a 60.6% MOT pass rate based on 3,337 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Lacetti?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Lacetti is 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, which caused 375 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Chevrolet Lacettis are on UK roads?
There are 1,324 Chevrolet Lacettis currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,037 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Lacetti at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Lacetti is 73,627 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 63,950 and 93,238 miles.
Buying a used Lacetti?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 60.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £138 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 27.6% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.