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Chevrolet Lacetti reliability by build year

Coverage 2005-20111 named generationHatchbackPETROL

We've only got 543 MOT tests for Chevrolet Lacettis built around 2009 (16 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Chevrolet Lacetti built around 2009: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Chevrolet Lacettis built around 2009 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at fluid leaks on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Lacettis built around 2009 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 7% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Lacettis built around 2009 involves fluid leaks.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chevrolet Lacetti's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Lacetti's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti)

J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) (2005-2011)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

36.4% fail rate, built around 2011 (14 years old)

Likely between 29.8% and 43.6%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 29%)

From 184 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chevrolet Lacetti.

See every build year for the Chevrolet Lacetti

By age

Chevrolet Lacetti fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Lacetti ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
18436.4%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
38038.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
54335.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
43435.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
34234.8%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
22839.5%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
6339.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 16-year-old Chevrolet Lacettis

These issues come from 16-year-old Chevrolet Lacettis, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    36.3%
    Advisory: 205Fail: 3 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    26.0%
    Advisory: 181Fail: 26 (13% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.1%
    Advisory: 171Fail: 19 (10% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    22.3%
    Advisory: 133Fail: 47 (26% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    13.4%
    Advisory: 85Fail: 5 (6% of the times it was found)

Based on 543 MOT tests on 16-year-old Chevrolet Lacettis, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 16-year-old Chevrolet Lacettis notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension39%
  2. Brakes + Fuel & oil34%
  3. Brakes + Lighting29%
  4. Fuel & oil + Suspension27%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 386 MOT tests on Chevrolet Lacetti cars built around 2009 (16 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chevrolet Lacetti.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Lacetti name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Ford Fusion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    6.3%

    Lower fail rate: 29.7%, against 35.7% for the Chevrolet Lacetti, both built around 2009.

    10,140 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  2. 2

    Honda Jazz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    29.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.5%
    Dangerous
    6.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    98%

    Lower fail rate: 29.1%, against 35.7% for the Chevrolet Lacetti, both built around 2009.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    28,528 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  3. 3

    Nissan Note

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.5%
    Dangerous
    6.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.6%

    Lower fail rate: 32.4%, against 35.7% for the Chevrolet Lacetti, both built around 2009.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    18,111 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

  4. 4

    Kia Rio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    33.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.2%
    Dangerous
    8.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.9%

    Lower fail rate: 33.2%, against 35.7% for the Chevrolet Lacetti, both built around 2009.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,034 MOT tests on cars built around 2009

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2009 (16 years old), the Chevrolet Lacetti across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 543 16-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Lacetti ever sold: 2,174 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2009 (16 years old): 543 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.