Chevrolet Common MOT Problems (2026)
Chevrolet models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 106,234 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Chevrolet MOT pass rate: 76%
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76%
Avg pass rate
24%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Chevrolet Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Kalos | 34% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Lacetti | 33% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Matiz | 32% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Aveo | 31% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 5 | Chevrolet Captiva | 29% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear |
Most Reliable Chevrolet Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Camaro | 93% | |
| 2 | Chevrolet Orlando | 76% | |
| 3 | Chevrolet Trax | 76% | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Cruze | 76% | |
| 5 | Chevrolet Spark | 73% |
All Chevrolet Models by Fail Rate
Every Chevrolet model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matiz | 2006 | 63% | 36% | |
| Lacetti | 2006 | 62% | 36% | |
| Aveo | 2008 | 64% | 35% | |
| Kalos | 2008 | 65% | 35% | |
| Lacetti | 2009 | 64% | 35% | |
| Kalos | 2005 | 64% | 35% | |
| Matiz | 2007 | 65% | 34% | |
| Matiz | 2005 | 65% | 34% | |
| Aveo | 2009 | 66% | 33% | |
| Kalos | 2007 | 67% | 33% | |
| Captiva | 2008 | 65% | 33% | |
| Kalos | 2006 | 65% | 33% | |
| Lacetti | 2008 | 65% | 33% | |
| Lacetti | 2007 | 67% | 33% | |
| Matiz | 2008 | 67% | 32% | |
| Aveo | 2011 | 68% | 32% | |
| Captiva | 2010 | 68% | 31% | |
| Aveo | 2010 | 68% | 31% | |
| Captiva | 2009 | 68% | 31% | |
| Matiz | 2009 | 69% | 30% | |
| Captiva | 2011 | 69% | 30% | |
| Lacetti | 2010 | 69% | 30% | |
| Matiz | 2010 | 70% | 29% | |
| Aveo | 2012 | 71% | 28% | |
| Aveo | 2013 | 71% | 28% | |
| Spark | 2012 | 72% | 27% | |
| Cruze | 2009 | 72% | 27% | |
| Captiva | 2007 | 73% | 27% | |
| Spark | 2013 | 73% | 26% | |
| Spark | 2011 | 73% | 26% | |
| Spark | 2010 | 73% | 26% | |
| Cruze | 2012 | 75% | 25% | |
| Captiva | 2012 | 75% | 25% | |
| Spark | 2014 | 75% | 25% | |
| Cruze | 2010 | 75% | 25% | |
| Captiva | 2014 | 75% | 25% | |
| Orlando | 2012 | 76% | 24% | |
| Orlando | 2011 | 75% | 24% | |
| Captiva | 2013 | 75% | 24% | |
| Trax | 2013 | 76% | 24% | |
| Cruze | 2013 | 76% | 23% | |
| Cruze | 2011 | 76% | 23% | |
| Orlando | 2013 | 77% | 22% | |
| Trax | 2014 | 77% | 22% | |
| Orlando | 2014 | 77% | 22% | |
| Cruze | 2014 | 79% | 21% |
Chevrolet MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Chevrolet cars?
The most common MOT problems on Chevrolet cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Chevrolet diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Chevrolet models with at least 1,000 tests, the Chevrolet Kalos has the highest average fail rate at 34%.
Which Chevrolet model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Chevrolet Camaro has the best MOT record of the Chevrolet models with at least 1,000 tests: 93% of its 1,042 MOT tests ended in a pass and 6% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Chevrolet?
The average MOT pass rate for Chevrolet is 76%, based on 106,234 MOT tests across 15 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 24% of MOT tests on Chevrolet cars ended in a fail.
Chevrolet Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Chevrolet model
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