Verdict
The Chevrolet Aveo passes its MOT first time on 51.0% of tests, 16.3 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (67.3%). That puts it ahead of 2% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
Of its engines, the 1.2 Petrol does best (beats 2%) and the 1.4 Petrol worst (beats 2%).
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 49.8% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 52.4% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.2 Diesel | 56.9% | Beats 5% | E |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Track rod ends 5.8× typical
Feel for play or knocking in the steering and check for wear on the inner edges of the front tyres. - Suspension arm bushes 4.9× typical
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering. - Sidelights 2.3× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Brake performance 3.4× typical
On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal. - Anti-roll bar links 4.5× typical
A knock or rattle over uneven roads usually means worn anti-roll bar links (cheap to fix). - Windscreen wipers 1.8× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track rod ends | 7.6% | 1.3% | 5.8× |
| Sidelights | 7.6% | 3.2% | 2.3× |
| Suspension arm bushes | 6.2% | 1.3% | 4.9× |
| Brake lights | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.9× |
| Brake performance | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.4× |
| Windscreen wipers | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.8× |
| Headlight bulbs & units | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× |
| Windscreen washers | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.8× |
| Headlight aim | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.3× |
| Suspension ball joints | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.4× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 128.4 |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 71.6 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 63.2 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 50.1 |
| Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 44.8 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 42.5 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 41.2 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41.0 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2013 Chevrolet Aveo3 engines60.5% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 59.5% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 63.9% | Beats 4% | E |
| 1.2 Diesel | 56.3% | Beats 2% | E |
2012 Chevrolet Aveo3 engines58.6% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 57.5% | Beats 4% | E |
| 1.2 Diesel | 57.2% | Beats 7% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 62.3% | Beats 5% | E |
2011 Chevrolet Aveo2 engines53.8% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 53.4% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 55.3% | Beats 1% | E |
2010 Chevrolet Aveo2 engines49.4% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 48.8% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 51.9% | Beats 2% | E |
2009 Chevrolet Aveo2 engines45.9% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | 45.4% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.4 Petrol | 46.9% | Beats 2% | E |
2008 Chevrolet Aveo2 engines45.4% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Petrol | 44.9% | Beats 2% | E |
| 1.2 Petrol | 45.9% | Beats 4% | E |
FAQ
What is the Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate?
51.0% of MOT tests on the Chevrolet Aveo were passed first time, based on 93,774 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2008–2013. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 67.3% of the time.
Is the Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 2% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Chevrolet Aveo engine is best?
Across all years, the 1.2 Petrol does best: it beats 2% of cars on UK roads. The 1.4 Petrol does worst: it beats 2%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Chevrolet Aveo?
The most common failure items are track rod ends, sidelights, suspension arm bushes. Compared with similar cars, track rod ends comes up 5.8× as often.