Chevrolet
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 18 models from 107,120 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
107,120
Models
18
Years Covered
1991-2019
About Chevrolet Cars
Chevrolet ranks 58th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 76%. That's 9 points below the 85% average across all models in our data, so Chevrolet owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.
With 18 models across 29 years of data (1991 to 2019), there's a wide spread of 28 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Chevrolet.
Most and Least Reliable Chevrolet Models
The Camaro leads the range with a 93% average pass rate from 1,090 tests. At the other end, the Kalos has the lowest at 65%.
Chevrolet Fuel Types
Chevrolet models in our data come in 14 petrol, 2 diesel, 1 hybrid, 1 LPG variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Chevrolet offers hybrid options for buyers looking to reduce fuel costs.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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All Chevrolet Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 5 yrs | 73% | 26,964 | Petrol | |
| Matiz | 6 yrs | 67% | 19,595 | Petrol | |
| Aveo | 7 yrs | 69% | 16,726 | Petrol | |
| Captiva | 8 yrs | 71% | 12,490 | Diesel | |
| Cruze | 6 yrs | 76% | 9,129 | Petrol, LPG | |
| Orlando | 4 yrs | 76% | 7,035 | Petrol/gas, Petrol | |
| Kalos | 4 yrs | 65% | 4,772 | Petrol | |
| Lacetti | 7 yrs | 66% | 4,042 | Petrol | |
| Trax | 2 yrs | 77% | 2,793 | Petrol | |
| Camaro | 11 yrs | 93% | 1,090 | Petrol | |
| Corvette | 12 yrs | 91% | 714 | Petrol | |
| Tacuma | 4 yrs | 67% | 622 | Petrol | |
| Astro | 3 yrs | 72% | 355 | LPG, Petrol, Petrol/gas | |
| Epica | 2 yrs | 63% | 149 | Diesel | |
| Volt | 2 yrs | 89% | 146 | Hybrid, Electric | |
| SSR | 1 yr | 86% | 36 | Petrol | |
| Silverado | 1 yr | 90% | 31 | Petrol | |
| Suburban | 1 yr | 83% | 30 | Petrol |
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