Chevrolet Trax
From 2,502 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Traxs fare better: 2014 models pass at 76.3% vs 72% for 2013.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 183 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 183 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 122 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 78 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 66 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 60 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 57 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 55 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 53 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 49 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 41 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.2% of failures are serious: 31% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
Chevrolet Trax on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 47 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 47. At this rate, roughly 28.9 years until none remain. Now at 86.2% of its peak (1,611 in 2014 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,336 | 53 | +0 | -5 | -5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,343 | 51 | +0 | -18 | -18 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,362 | 50 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,392 | 42 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,400 | 36 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,404 | 33 | +0 | -16 | -16 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,425 | 28 | +0 | -23 | -23 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,450 | 26 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
7 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trax Lt Vcdi | Diesel | 382 | 29% |
| Trax Lt | Petrol | 340 | 25% |
| Trax Lt Turbo Awd | Petrol | 179 | 13% |
| Trax Ls | Petrol | 131 | 10% |
| Trax Lt Vcdi Awd | Diesel | 111 | 8% |
| Trax Lt Vcdi Auto | Diesel | 98 | 7% |
| Trax Lt Turbo | Petrol | 95 | 7% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 76.3% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2013 | 72% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Traxs tested had between 57,311 and 96,503 miles on the clock.
At 75,591 median miles, the Trax has 0.035 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 Trax MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Trax has a 73.2% MOT pass rate based on 2,502 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Trax?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Trax is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 183 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Chevrolet Traxs are on UK roads?
There are 1,336 Chevrolet Traxs currently licensed on UK roads, with 53 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Chevrolet Trax at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Trax is 75,591 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 57,311 and 96,503 miles.
Buying a used Trax?
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 73.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 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.