2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Chevrolet Trax MOT pass rate and common faults

916 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 916 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    45 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    32 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension25.2%
  2. Lights & electrics12.9%
  3. Brakes10.2%
  4. Steering9.1%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  8. Body & chassis2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%

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 - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 Trax?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2013 Chevrolet Trax cars passed their MOT first time, across 916 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Trax reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).