2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,269 MOT tests in 2024. 46.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time46.4%
Failed or needed repairs53.6%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,269 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.7%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension33.0%
  2. Lights & electrics32.2%
  3. Brakes24.8%
  4. Steering12.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  7. Tyres8.4%
  8. Body & chassis8.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?

In 2024, 46.4% of 2010 Chevrolet Aveo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,269 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).