2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate and common faults

191 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 191 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.7%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.7%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.6%
  2. Lights & electrics33.0%
  3. Suspension24.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  5. Tyres6.3%
  6. Steering5.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine31.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding11.0%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti cars passed their MOT first time, across 191 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti?

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

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).