General Motors Common MOT Problems (2026)
General Motors models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 497 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average General Motors MOT pass rate: 90%
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General Motors MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on General Motors cars?
The most common MOT problems on General Motors 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.
Which General Motors model is the most reliable?
None of the General Motors models in our data has enough MOT tests to rank. See the year-by-year figures on each model page.
What is the average MOT pass rate for General Motors?
The average MOT pass rate for General Motors is 90%, based on 497 MOT tests across 2 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 10% of MOT tests on General Motors cars ended in a fail.
General Motors Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each General Motors model
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