2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate and common faults

354 MOT tests in 2024. 50.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.3%
Failed or needed repairs49.7%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 354 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working6.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes44.9%
  2. Lights & electrics39.8%
  3. Suspension26.8%
  4. Body & chassis19.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  7. Tyres5.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine33.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti?

In 2024, 50.3% of 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti cars passed their MOT first time, across 354 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).