Chevrolet Unclassified
From 817 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 26 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 26 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 19 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 17 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 15 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 14 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 12 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 34.2% of Unclassified failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £107.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 24,342 and 88,694 miles on the clock.
At 61,157 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.034 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Chevrolet Unclassified has a 79.4% MOT pass rate based on 817 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Chevrolet Unclassified is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a 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 Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chevrolet Unclassified is 61,157 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,342 and 88,694 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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 79.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £107 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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