2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate and common faults

135 MOT tests in 2024. 45.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time45.9%
Failed or needed repairs54.1%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 135 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.9%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault7.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.7%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.9%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.6%
  2. Lights & electrics34.1%
  3. Brakes33.3%
  4. Body & chassis21.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags13.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  8. Steering7.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding14.1%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible13.3%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti?

In 2024, 45.9% of 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti cars passed their MOT first time, across 135 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).