2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate and common faults

489 MOT tests in 2024. 45.4% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time45.4%
Failed or needed repairs54.6%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.9%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.3%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%
    35 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes41.3%
  2. Lights & electrics40.3%
  3. Suspension31.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.7%
  5. Tyres13.3%
  6. Body & chassis12.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  8. Steering6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine32.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

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 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti?

In 2024, 45.4% of 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti cars passed their MOT first time, across 489 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti?

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

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).