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Chevrolet Lacetti (2007)

2,832 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

CarHunch analysed 2,832 real MOT records for the 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 8.7% below UK average
71.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
54,521
typical mileage
42,154–67,846 middle half
36.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
4.06
avg MOT failures per car
over 13.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 36.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 2,826 71.2% 4.06
Diesel (0%) 4 72.1% 3.5
LPG (0%) 2 80.8% 2.5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,154
low mileage
54,521
typical
67,846
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti vehicles fall between 42,154 and 67,846 miles.

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 259 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).

2,518 259 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

13.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
4.06
Avg failures per vehicle
20.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 82.7%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 56.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 56.4%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 48%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43.5%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 35.2%
    Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
  • 34.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 27.3%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.

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