Chevrolet Gmc Corvette
From 751 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in 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 | 17 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 14 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
Chevrolet Gmc Corvette on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 33 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 25 newly registered, a net loss of 8.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,668 | 915 | +3 | -5 | -2 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,705 | 880 | +11 | -0 | +14 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,568 | 1,003 | +4 | -0 | +17 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,548 | 1,006 | +7 | -28 | -21 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,706 | 869 | +8 | -0 | +12 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,712 | 851 | +9 | -0 | +35 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,630 | 898 | +8 | -18 | -10 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,560 | 978 | +7 | -29 | -22 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Corvettes tested had between 39,410 and 75,110 miles on the clock.
At 61,198 median miles, the Corvette has 0.015 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Common questions
What is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette has a 90.7% MOT pass rate based on 751 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in 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 Gmc Corvettes are on UK roads?
There are 1,668 Chevrolet Gmc Corvettes currently licensed on UK roads, with 915 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is 61,198 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,410 and 75,110 miles.
Buying a used Corvette?
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.