2008 Chevrolet Lacetti · 2,109 MOT tests
2008 Chevrolet Lacetti reliability
2008 Chevrolet Lacettis fail 52% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Lacetti years (2,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Lacettis: 52.3%)
- 52%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Lacettis: 52.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 72,374
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,109
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.1% of tests fail here (269% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.7%
- Brakes23.9%
- Suspension19.9%
- Body, chassis and structure11.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Tyres7.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 9.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.87%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 6.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.84%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.36%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.31%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (28.02%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (21.81%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.44%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.92%)
Other years
Every Chevrolet Lacetti year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable?
2008 Chevrolet Lacettis fail 52% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Lacetti years (2,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (9.48% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.87% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (6.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti shows 72,374 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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