2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate and common faults

448 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 448 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    27 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    23 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.8%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.5%
  2. Brakes34.4%
  3. Suspension25.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.8%
  5. Tyres10.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine32.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

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 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti cars passed their MOT first time, across 448 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti?

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

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).