Chevrolet Aveo MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Chevrolet Aveo. Check any Aveo by registration number below.

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66.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-14.0%

vs Chevrolet Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Chevrolet Aveo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chevrolet Aveo has an average MOT pass rate of 66.5%, which is 14.0 percentage points below the Chevrolet brand average of 80.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Aveo on the road.

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Aveo for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Aveo is around 62,991 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Aveo, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Chevrolet Aveo, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Chevrolet Aveo performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 278 vehicles

65.8%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

38.9%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2013

Based on 3,059 vehicles

62.1%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

36.7%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2012

Based on 3,504 vehicles

61.2%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

35.5%

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

2011

Based on 2,775 vehicles

56.9%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

40.5%

2010

Based on 3,292 vehicles

55.9%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

39.1%

2009

Based on 7,246 vehicles

54.3%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

36.6%

2008

Based on 1,944 vehicles

52.9%Below Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

38.2%

2007

Based on 4,538 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

Mileage at 10yr

89k mi

2006

Based on 4,397 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

0

Based on 13,906 vehicles

68.6%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

Top MOT Failures — Chevrolet Aveo

The most common reasons a Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

6.7%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.8%

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

4.3%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.0%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.5%

Chevrolet Aveo Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

12.6%

Front Nearside

9.7%

Front

2.2%

Typical Mileage — Chevrolet Aveo

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2007 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Aveo.

At 3 Years

67,498

miles

At 5 Years

62,991

miles

At 10 Years

88,797

miles

Other Chevrolet Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Captiva

71.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick-up

69.2% pass rate

Chevrolet Corvette

89.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Camaro

95.9% pass rate

Chevrolet Astro

57.8% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick Up

85.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Chevrolet Aveo

Chevrolet Aveo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chevrolet Aveo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Aveo?

The average MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Aveo is 66.5% compared to the Chevrolet average of 80.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Aveo?

The most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Aveo are: A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.7%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.8%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (4.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Chevrolet Aveo reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.5%, the Chevrolet Aveo is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Chevrolet Aveo?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Chevrolet Aveo?

Typical mileage for the Chevrolet Aveo: 95,930 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Aveo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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