Chevrolet Silverado
From 362 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing and or a front or rear fog lamp 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 36 failures in 2024. 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 | 36 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 34 |
| 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 | 30 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21% of Silverado failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 4.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
Typical mileage
Half of all Silverados tested had between 49,881 and 128,758 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 82,402 median miles, the Silverado has 0.024 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 Silverado MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Silverado has a 80.4% MOT pass rate based on 362 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Silverado?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Silverado is lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 36 failures. Other common issues include a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Silverado at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Silverado is 82,402 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 49,881 and 128,758 miles.
Buying a used Silverado?
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 80.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £79 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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