2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Chevrolet Trax MOT pass rate and common faults

479 MOT tests in 2024. 69.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.3%
Failed or needed repairs30.7%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 479 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    22 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    18 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.9%
  3. Tyres7.1%
  4. Brakes6.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Steering5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2014 Chevrolet Trax?

In 2024, 69.3% of 2014 Chevrolet Trax cars passed their MOT first time, across 479 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Trax reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).