2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

115 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 115 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.7%
  9. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension35.7%
  2. Lights & electrics13.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks10.4%
  4. Body & chassis6.1%
  5. Brakes6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn22.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%

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: 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 2014 Chevrolet Aveo?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2014 Chevrolet Aveo cars passed their MOT first time, across 115 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Chevrolet Aveo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Aveo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).