2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,251 MOT tests in 2024. 55.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time55.5%
Failed or needed repairs44.5%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,251 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken14.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    73 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension39.6%
  2. Lights & electrics22.3%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  5. Tyres6.3%
  6. Body & chassis5.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  8. Steering4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Chevrolet Aveo?

In 2024, 55.5% of 2013 Chevrolet Aveo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,251 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Aveo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).