Chevrolet Lacetti Reliability and Common Problems
What the Chevrolet Lacetti fails its MOT on, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 4,042 MOT tests across 7 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: family car | Fuel: Petrol
65%
Chevrolet Lacetti pass rate
76%
Chevrolet average
82%
All-model average
The Chevrolet Lacetti has an average MOT pass rate of 65%, which is 11 points below the Chevrolet average and 17 points below the average across all models in our data. The Chevrolet Lacetti has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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What the Chevrolet Lacetti Fails Its MOT On
Of the 798 MOT tests on the Chevrolet Lacetti that failed at the first attempt in 2025, the share that failed on each part of the test, next to the share for all cars and vans of the same ages. A test that failed on two areas counts in both.
Lights and electrics
52%Cars and vans the same age: 48% · Typical repair £15-£200
Suspension
40%Cars and vans the same age: 41% · Typical repair £150-£600
Brakes
36%Cars and vans the same age: 26% (the Lacetti fails on this more often) · Typical repair £80-£450
Body, chassis and structure
22%Cars and vans the same age: 18% · Typical repair £200-£1200
Exhaust, emissions and leaks
16%Cars and vans the same age: 14% · Typical repair £80-£800
The 3 single faults it failed on most
- Position lamp: not working (19% of failed tests, lights and electrics)
- Suspension mounting area corroded, significantly reducing its strength (18% of failed tests, suspension)
- Stop lamp: not working (13% of failed tests, lights and electrics)
Source: CarCostCheck analysis of DVSA anonymised MOT test results and failure items for 2025: first attempt at each MOT, fail and pass-after-repair defects, DVSA's defect categories (names shortened). Repair costs are rough UK ranges, not quotes. Method and national figures: MOT failure reasons 2025.
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Chevrolet Lacetti Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
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Chevrolet Lacetti FAQ
What are the most common Chevrolet Lacetti problems?
In 2025, MOT tests on the Chevrolet Lacetti that failed at the first attempt most often failed on lights and electrics (52% of the 798 failed tests), suspension (40%) and brakes (36%). The single most common fault was "Position lamp: not working" (19%). Across 4,042 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 65% ended in a pass.
Is the Chevrolet Lacetti reliable?
The Chevrolet Lacetti has an average MOT pass rate of 65%, from 4,042 MOT tests. That is 17 points below the average across all models in our data (82%), so budget for potential repairs. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
Which year Chevrolet Lacetti is the most reliable?
Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2010 Chevrolet Lacetti has the highest MOT pass rate: 69% of its 398 tests ended in a pass. The 2011 is level on 69%. The 2006 has the lowest at 62%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.
How much does it cost to fix common Chevrolet Lacetti faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a Chevrolet Lacetti typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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