2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,100 MOT tests in 2024. 48.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time48.9%
Failed or needed repairs51.1%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.1%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.3%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension33.3%
  2. Lights & electrics28.5%
  3. Brakes25.1%
  4. Steering10.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Tyres8.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%

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 2011 Chevrolet Aveo?

In 2024, 48.9% of 2011 Chevrolet Aveo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,100 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Chevrolet Aveo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).