Chevrolet Aveo
From 15,061 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Aveos fare better: 2014 models pass at 68.8% vs 58.8% for 2008.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,928 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,928 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 747 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 699 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 460 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 442 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 430 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 426 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 394 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 386 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 385 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.6% of Aveo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 12.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £134.
Chevrolet Aveo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,225 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 1,224. At this rate, roughly 6.2 years until none remain. Now at 48.3% of its peak (15,791 in 2014 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 6,655 | 966 | +0 | -313 | -313 |
| 2025 Q2 | 6,968 | 966 | +0 | -304 | -304 |
| 2025 Q1 | 7,314 | 924 | +1 | -328 | -327 |
| 2024 Q4 | 7,699 | 866 | +0 | -280 | -280 |
| 2024 Q3 | 8,020 | 825 | +0 | -329 | -329 |
| 2024 Q2 | 8,348 | 826 | +0 | -315 | -315 |
| 2024 Q1 | 8,684 | 805 | +0 | -259 | -259 |
| 2023 Q4 | 8,977 | 771 | +0 | -260 | -260 |
10 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo Ls | Petrol | 2,466 | 37% |
| Aveo Lt | Petrol | 1,175 | 18% |
| Aveo S | Petrol | 961 | 14% |
| Aveo Lt Auto | Petrol | 701 | 11% |
| Aveo Ltz | Petrol | 385 | 6% |
| Aveo S Ac | Gas | 240 | 4% |
| Aveo Ltz Auto | Petrol | 211 | 3% |
| Aveo Lt Eco Vcdi | Diesel | 204 | 3% |
| Aveo Ltz Vcdi | Diesel | 196 | 3% |
| Aveo Lt Vcdi | Diesel | 108 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 68.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2013 | 66.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2012 | 66.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2011 | 63.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
3 earlier years
| 2010 | 61.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2009 | 59.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 58.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Aveos tested had between 51,598 and 87,396 miles on the clock.
At 67,286 median miles, the Aveo has 0.056 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chevrolet models
| Chevrolet Spark | 66.1% |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 61.7% |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 65.1% |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 69% |
| Chevrolet Orlando | 67.7% |
Common questions
What is the Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Aveo has a 62.6% MOT pass rate based on 15,061 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Aveo?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Aveo is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,928 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Chevrolet Aveos are on UK roads?
There are 6,655 Chevrolet Aveos currently licensed on UK roads, with 966 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Aveo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Aveo is 67,286 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 51,598 and 87,396 miles.
Buying a used Aveo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £134 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.