2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate and common faults

101 MOT tests in 2024. 52.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time52.5%
Failed or needed repairs47.5%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 101 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working6.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.9%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.0%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes48.5%
  2. Lights & electrics39.6%
  3. Suspension19.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Body & chassis5.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine27.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.9%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti?

In 2024, 52.5% of 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti cars passed their MOT first time, across 101 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).