2007 Chevrolet Lacetti — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,417 MOT tests, the 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti recorded a 67.5% pass rate. That is 5.7 percentage points worse than small family cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.8%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (20.7%) and brakes (18.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and position lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 409 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 39.6% versus 22.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 42.7% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 20.7% | 706 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 643 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.6% | 499 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.2% | 313 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.7% | 229 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.4% | 186 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 409 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 328 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 322 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 271 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 231 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 218 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 42.7% | 1,459 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.8% | 1,085 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 31.1% | 1,061 |
| 4 | Tyres | 27.9% | 953 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 20.6% | 705 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 16.1% | 550 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 136 | 22.1% |
| 30-60k | 933 | 29.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,283 | 31.9% |
| 90-120k | 818 | 36.8% |
| 120-150k | 196 | 35.7% |
| 150k+ | 48 | 39.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,085 | 31.9% |
| 2022 | 837 | 32.7% |
| 2023 | 658 | 33.7% |
| 2024 | 480 | 32.3% |
| 2025 | 357 | 31.4% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Lacetti
On a 2007 Lacetti, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 20.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (20.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (18.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (14.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Chevrolet Lacettis pass their MOT?
67.5% of the 3,417 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 32.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 20.7% of tests, followed by brakes (18.8%).
Does the 2007 Lacetti get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.1% in the 0-30k band to 39.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,417 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.