Chevrolet Aveo
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 16,726 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
69%
Total Tests
16,726
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (73%)
Years Covered
7
About the Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo was MOT tested 16,726 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2008 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 69%. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 73% from 207 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 64%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Chevrolet Aveos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2008) averages 74,018 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 61,766 miles.
Compared to the Chevrolet brand average of 76%, the Aveo is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Chevrolet models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chevrolet Aveo by Year
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Questions about the Chevrolet Aveo
Is the Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2008 to 2014), the Chevrolet Aveo averages a 69% MOT pass rate, from 16,726 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 73%.
Which year Chevrolet Aveo has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Chevrolet Aveo has the highest MOT pass rate at 73%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 64%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Chevrolet Aveos more reliable?
Newer Chevrolet Aveos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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