At a Glance
The Chevrolet Lacetti has 26 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Lacetti (2005-2011) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 145K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Chevrolet Lacetti common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Chevrolet Lacetti generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Chevrolet Lacetti MOT Failures
Every reason Chevrolet Lacetti vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 11.37% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 8.21% |
| 3 | Tyre condition | 7.44% |
| 4 | Brake pads or linings worn | 6.78% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.70% |
| 6 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 4.52% |
| 7 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.23% |
| 8 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 3.90% |
| 9 | Brake performance below minimum | 3.19% |
| 10 | Stop lamp not working | 3.18% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 3.11% |
| 12 | Driveshaft fault | 3.08% |
| 13 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 3.00% |
| 14 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 2.55% |
| 15 | Front lamp not working | 2.40% |
| 16 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.32% |
| 17 | Track rod end worn | 2.29% |
| 18 | Headlamp fault | 2.06% |
| 19 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.76% |
| 20 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.36% |
| 21 | Position lamp not working | 1.34% |
| 22 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.24% |
| 23 | Suspension mounting corroded | 1.16% |
| 24 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.89% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 0.81% |
| 26 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.77% |
| 27 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.73% |
| 28 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.64% |
| 29 | Chassis condition | 0.63% |
| 30 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.61% |
| 31 | Steering rack fault | 0.58% |
| 32 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.56% |
| 33 | Rear lamp not working | 0.51% |
| 34 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.49% |
| 35 | ABS fault | 0.48% |
| 36 | Airbag warning light on | 0.48% |
| 37 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.45% |
| 38 | Indicator fault | 0.44% |
| 39 | Engine oil leak | 0.40% |
| 40 | Fog lamp not working | 0.37% |
| 41 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.33% |
| 42 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.28% |
| 43 | Seat belt condition | 0.22% |
| 44 | Brake caliper fault | 0.20% |
| 45 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.20% |
| 46 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.20% |
| 47 | Brake lever fault | 0.15% |
| 48 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.14% |
| 49 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.14% |
| 50 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.13% |
| 51 | Horn not working | 0.13% |
| 52 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.13% |
| 53 | Front suspension fault | 0.13% |
| 54 | Brake fluid leak | 0.12% |
| 55 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.12% |
| 56 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 57 | Rear suspension fault | 0.11% |
| 58 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.11% |
| 59 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.10% |
| 60 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.10% |
| 61 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.09% |
| 62 | Brake pedal fault | 0.08% |
| 63 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.08% |
| 64 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 65 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.08% |
| 66 | Power steering ram fault | 0.08% |
| 67 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.07% |
| 68 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.07% |
| 69 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.07% |
| 70 | Driver airbag fault | 0.06% |
| 71 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.06% |
| 72 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.05% |
| 73 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.04% |
| 74 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.04% |
| 75 | Suspension unit fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 77 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 78 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 79 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.03% |
| 81 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 82 | Electrical switch fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 84 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 87 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.02% |
| 88 | Steering box fault | 0.02% |
| 89 | Access panel damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 90 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 91 | Steering arm worn | 0.02% |
| 92 | Steering damper fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 94 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.02% |
| 95 | Passenger airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 97 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 98 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 99 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 101 | Towbar fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 103 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 104 | Driver door fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Hydraulic fluid leak | 0.01% |
| 106 | Steering drive system fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Front passenger door fault | 0.01% |
| 108 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 109 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 110 | Steering free play excessive | <0.01% |
| 111 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 112 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 113 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 118 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 119 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 124 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 125 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 132 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 133 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Dropside damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 135 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 136 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 137 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 139 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 141 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 143 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 149 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 151 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 152 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 153 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 154 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Chevrolet Lacetti MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Chevrolet Lacetti, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Chevrolet Lacetti problems?
Based on analysis of 145K Chevrolet Lacetti MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 26 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Chevrolet Lacetti generation has the most problems?
The Chevrolet Lacetti Lacetti (2005-2011) (2005–2011) has the highest number of identified common problems (39). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Chevrolet Lacetti?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Chevrolet Lacetti owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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