Chevrolet Lacetti SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Chevrolet Lacetti SX car check
Is the Chevrolet Lacetti SX reliable? We analysed 413 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.
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The Chevrolet Lacetti SX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, registration plate lamp not working and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Lacetti SX.
Chevrolet Lacetti SX — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Chevrolet Lacetti SX — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1598cc
- Power
- 109 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 39.8 mpg
- Urban
- 31.0 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 47.1 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2198
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 178 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Chevrolet Lacetti SX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Lacetti SX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chevrolet Lacetti SX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Lacetti SX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chevrolet Lacetti SX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Lacetti SX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chevrolet Lacetti SX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Lacetti SX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Chevrolet Lacetti SX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Lacetti SX THIS CAR | 72.6% | 413 | 73,174 mi | — yrs |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 70.8% | 487,981 | 39,253 mi | 21 yrs |
| Chevrolet Spark | 71.9% | 273,626 | 47,852 mi | 16 yrs |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 69.7% | 241,765 | 48,643 mi | 18 yrs |
| Subaru Forester S Turbo AWD | 74.9% | 601 | 93,750 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Lacetti SX outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Chevrolet Lacetti SXShould you buy a used Chevrolet Lacetti SX?
The Chevrolet Lacetti SX has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.6% across 413 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Chevrolet Lacetti SX are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (2 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (2), and tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Chevrolet Lacetti SX owner drives around 5,176 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.