2006 Chevrolet Lacetti · 1,219 MOT tests
2006 Chevrolet Lacetti reliability
2006 Chevrolet Lacettis fail 58.2% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Lacetti years (1,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Lacettis: 52.3%)
- 58.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Lacettis: 52.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 74,680
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,219
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 12.3% of tests fail here (533% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics26.6%
- Suspension25%
- Brakes21.9%
- Body, chassis and structure15.2%
- Seat belts and airbags12.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Tyres8.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 11.24%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 7.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Stop lamp not working 6.48%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.58%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Service brake excessively binding 5.33%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (28.3%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.83%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.52%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.88%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable?
2006 Chevrolet Lacettis fail 58.2% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Lacetti years (1,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (11.24% of tests), position lamp not working (7.88% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (7.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti shows 74,680 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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