2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate and common faults

248 MOT tests in 2024. 44.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time44.0%
Failed or needed repairs56.0%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 248 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.7%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.3%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.2%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.7%
  2. Brakes33.1%
  3. Suspension30.6%
  4. Body & chassis12.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags11.3%
  6. Tyres9.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine32.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.3%

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 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti?

In 2024, 44.0% of 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti cars passed their MOT first time, across 248 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).