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Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) (2005-2011) reliability

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Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) built around 2011: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) models built around 2011 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti)
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2005-2011HatchbackPETROL

Based on 2,174 tests of Lacetti models registered 2005-2011.

J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
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.

How the Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) compares

At each age below, see how the Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 9,445 tests across 7 Chevrolet models, built around 2011 (14 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateChevrolet average
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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

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

Tyres

Worth checking

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

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.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti).

  1. 1

    Honda Jazz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.3%
    Dangerous
    5.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    98%

    Lower fail rate: 23.4%, against 36.4% for the Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti), both built around 2011.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    25,854 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Ford Fusion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    27.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.6%
    Dangerous
    5.8%

    Lower fail rate: 27.1%, against 36.4% for the Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti), both built around 2011.

    4,794 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Nissan Note

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    6.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.6%

    Lower fail rate: 30.9%, against 36.4% for the Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti), both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,134 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Ford Ka

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.6%
    Dangerous
    7.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.3%

    Lower fail rate: 30.0%, against 36.4% for the Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti), both built around 2011.

    21,606 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

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.

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.

How Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) cars have aged

How Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%101214161820Age at MOTBuilt around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 34.7% (150 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 35.0% (140 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (134 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (102 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 38.9% (90 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 30.7% (296 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 32.0% (256 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (219 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.2% (180 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (133 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (858 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (674 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 34.8% (560 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 37.1% (461 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 37.3% (346 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 35.7% (874 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 35.5% (701 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.1% (554 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.2% (363 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.9% (271 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 35.1% (699 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.0% (544 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 36.6% (421 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.1% (296 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 35.7% (221 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.2% (602 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 36.6% (448 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 39.2% (319 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 38.4% (211 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 37.1% (143 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 39.1% (317 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 36.5% (192 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 39.7% (126 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.6% (78 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 39.7% (63 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2011First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Chevrolet Lacettis of this age

This list covers every Chevrolet Lacetti built around 2011, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) on its own.

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

    43.5%
    Advisory: 84Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    28.8%
    Advisory: 57Fail: 19 (25% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    28.8%
    Advisory: 60Fail: 10 (14% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

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

    23.4%
    Advisory: 46Fail: 8 (15% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

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

    13.0%
    Advisory: 28Fail: 2 (7% of the times it was found)

Based on 184 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Chevrolet Lacetti J200 (Daewoo Lacetti) (2005-2011) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 184 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 2,174 MOT tests on Chevrolet Lacettis first registered between 2005-2011. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.