2009 Chevrolet Lacetti · 2,079 MOT tests
2009 Chevrolet Lacetti reliability
2009 Chevrolet Lacettis fail 50.9% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Lacetti years (2,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Lacettis: 52.3%)
- 50.9%
- 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 13
- 71,222
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,079
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.6% of tests fail here (289% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.4%
- Brakes22%
- Suspension18.1%
- Tyres9.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.8%
- Body, chassis and structure8.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 9.09%
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 7.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.52%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.43%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.18%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (26.65%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.5%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.46%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable?
2009 Chevrolet Lacettis fail 50.9% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Lacetti years (2,079 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (9.09% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.36% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti shows 71,222 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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