Chevrolet Camaro
From 1,125 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, caused 28 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.
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 28 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 18 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 10 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 7 |
Chevrolet Camaro on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 3 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 2.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 163 | 46 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2025 Q2 | 164 | 46 | +1 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 153 | 52 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q4 | 157 | 49 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q3 | 169 | 38 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q2 | 174 | 33 | +1 | -0 | +13 |
| 2024 Q1 | 155 | 39 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2023 Q4 | 156 | 47 | +1 | -1 | +0 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camaro V8 Auto | Petrol | 101 | 64% |
| Camaro V8 | Petrol | 58 | 36% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 92.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2012 | 86.3% | windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view, a lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected |
| 2010 | 95.4% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Camaros tested had between 30,920 and 75,427 miles on the clock.
At 46,526 median miles, the Camaro has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chevrolet models
| Chevrolet Spark | 66.1% |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 61.7% |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 62.6% |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 65.1% |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 69% |
Common questions
What is the Chevrolet Camaro MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Camaro has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,125 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Camaro?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Camaro is lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 28 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
How many Chevrolet Camaros are on UK roads?
There are 163 Chevrolet Camaros currently licensed on UK roads, with 46 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Camaro at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Camaro is 46,526 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,920 and 75,427 miles.
Buying a used Camaro?
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.
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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.