2009 Chevrolet Lacetti MOT pass rate: 56.3% (1,548 tests)
Is the 2009 Lacetti getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59.8% -7.0 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 53.2% -13.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 54.8% -11.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Lacetti
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 671 | 24.1% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 587 | 21.1% |
| 3 | Suspension | 560 | 20.1% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 224 | 8.0% |
| 5 | Tyres | 179 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 173 | 6.2% |
All Lacetti years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (this page) | 1,548 | 56.3% | -10.1 pts | 71,636 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 56.3% of their MOT tests (1,548 tests, 2023–2025), -10.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 71,636 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Lacetti?
The median tested example shows 71,636 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.