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Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common problems

57.1% of Chevrolet Aveos passed the 2024 MOT (8,732 first tests): 48.9% at the first attempt and 8.2% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 32% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 132.0 (95% CI 129.3–134.7; 100 = normal).

Chevrolet Aveo at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate57.1%incl. 8.2% fixed at the test centre20248732
Passed at the first attempt48.9%all first tests20248732
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 129.3–134.7)132.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 703 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20248732
Biggest excess: Suspension38.3per 10019.9 same-age2019–202468761
Dangerous defects14.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202468761
Advisory items176.2per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202468761
strip · Chevrolet Aveo · MOT Risk Index · 132 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Chevrolet Aveo. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 703 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 697 and 710 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Chevrolet Aveo index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank703of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20248732
Best rank within its 95% interval697rankother models held where they are20248732
Worst rank within its 95% interval710rankother models held where they are20248732

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 140.2 to 132.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Chevrolet Aveo MOT, and how often?

Chevrolet Aveo MOTs fail most often on suspension: 38.3 per 100 tests, against 19.9 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 68,761).

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Suspension · 38.3 vs 19.9 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension38.3per 10019.92019–202426351
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment31.8per 10021.52019–202421893
Brakes26.9per 10013.62019–202418514
Visibility13.3per 1008.52019–20249152
Steering11.9per 1003.42019–20248175
Tyres10.3per 10010.12019–20247106

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 68,761 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Chevrolet Aveo compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Chevrolet Aveo is suspension at age 7: 23.3 failures per 100 tests, against 5.7 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 3,310).

bullet · Chevrolet Aveo · Tyres, age 6 · 5.5 vs 5.5 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 6: 5.5 vs 5.5. Brakes, age 6: 2.4 vs 3.8. Suspension, age 6: 18.5 vs 3.7. Tyres, age 7: 5.8 vs 6.0. Brakes, age 7: 3.6 vs 4.5. Suspension, age 7: 23.3 vs 5.7. Tyres, age 8: 6.2 vs 6.3. Brakes, age 8: 7.2 vs 5.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 65.5per 1005.52019–20241640
Brakes, age 62.4per 1003.82019–20241640
Suspension, age 618.5per 1003.72019–20241640
Tyres, age 75.8per 1006.02019–20243310
Brakes, age 73.6per 1004.52019–20243310
Suspension, age 723.3per 1005.72019–20243310
Tyres, age 86.2per 1006.32019–20244828
Brakes, age 87.2per 1005.42019–20244828
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 823.1per 1007.82019–20244828

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Chevrolet Aveo's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Chevrolet Aveo advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 30.4% of the time.

funnel · Chevrolet Aveo · Suspension · 30.4 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 30.4 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension30.4% next failmedian model2019–202414043
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment28.2% next failmedian model2019–20241201
Steering26.8% next failmedian model2019–20242578
Brakes23.9% next failmedian model2019–202412631
Body, chassis, structure17.0% next failmedian model2019–20243890
Tyres10.8% next failmedian model2019–202414760
Noise, emissions and leaks10.1% next failmedian model2019–20244821
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems7.9% next failmedian model2019–2024556
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle4.2% next failmedian model2019–20242028
Road wheels1.0% next failmedian model2019–2024520
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20245042

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Chevrolet Aveo got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Chevrolet Aveo MOTs flag suspension most: 46.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 68,761).

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Suspension · 46.4 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension46.4per 10026.22019–202431902
Tyres43.8per 10039.72019–202430136
Brakes39.5per 10034.72019–202427145
Non-component advisories10.9per 1007.82019–20247525
Noise, emissions and leaks10.3per 1005.22019–20247084
Body, chassis, structure8.7per 1004.62019–20245974

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 68,761 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Chevrolet Aveo?

For Chevrolet Aveos aged 9 to 11 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 27.4% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 14,043).

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars) · 16.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars)16.8% next fail2019–2024464
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024464
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars)4.1% next fail2019–2024464
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars)2.8% next fail2019–2024464
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024464
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024464
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 464 cars)1.5% next fail2019–2024464
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 313 cars)25.6% next fail2019–2024313
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 313 cars)6.4% next fail2019–2024313
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 313 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024313
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 313 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024313
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 313 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024313
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 313 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024313
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 313 cars)2.6% next fail2019–2024313
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)31.5% next fail2019–2024311
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)14.5% next fail2019–2024311
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)10.3% next fail2019–2024311
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)8.7% next fail2019–2024311
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)7.1% next fail2019–2024311
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024311
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 311 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024311
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass20.2% next fail2019–20244022
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20244022
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–20244022
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20244022
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20244022
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20244022
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20244022
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20244022
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20244022
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244022
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory27.5% next fail2019–20243151
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory12.7% next fail2019–20243151
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–20243151
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20243151
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20243151
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20243151
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20243151
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20243151
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243151
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243151
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail29.2% next fail2019–20244745
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–20244745
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20244745
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.0% next fail2019–20244745
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20244745
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20244745
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20244745
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–20244745
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20244745
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20244745
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20244745
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass18.4% next fail2019–20246657
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.7% next fail2019–20246657
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.9% next fail2019–20246657
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.3% next fail2019–20246657
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–20246657
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20246657
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20246657
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20246657
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20246657
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246657
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246657
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory24.7% next fail2019–20247548
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory19.2% next fail2019–20247548
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.7% next fail2019–20247548
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20247548
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.2% next fail2019–20247548
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20247548
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20247548
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–20247548
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–20247548
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20247548
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20247548
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail27.4% next fail2019–202414043
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail24.4% next fail2019–202414043
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail19.3% next fail2019–202414043
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–202414043
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–202414043
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–202414043
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–202414043
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–202414043
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.0% next fail2019–202414043
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202414043
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202414043
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass17.9% next fail2019–20242539
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass17.2% next fail2019–20242539
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.9% next fail2019–20242539
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–20242539
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–20242539
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.0% next fail2019–20242539
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20242539
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20242539
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20242539
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242539
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242539
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory23.7% next fail2019–20243820
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory23.1% next fail2019–20243820
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.0% next fail2019–20243820
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.3% next fail2019–20243820
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.1% next fail2019–20243820
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20243820
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20243820
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20243820
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–20243820
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243820
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243820
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail29.8% next fail2019–20247217
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.6% next fail2019–20247217
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.9% next fail2019–20247217
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail15.3% next fail2019–20247217
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–20247217
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.1% next fail2019–20247217
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–20247217
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–20247217
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20247217
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20247217
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20247217
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)21.3% next fail2019–202461
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)19.7% next fail2019–202461
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)16.4% next fail2019–202461
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)14.8% next fail2019–202461
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)9.8% next fail2019–202461
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)9.8% next fail2019–202461
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)8.2% next fail2019–202461
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 61 cars)8.2% next fail2019–202461
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 68 cars)26.5% next fail2019–202468
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 68 cars)22.1% next fail2019–202468
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 68 cars)20.6% next fail2019–202468
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 68 cars)14.7% next fail2019–202468
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 68 cars)13.2% next fail2019–202468
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 68 cars)10.3% next fail2019–202468
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)26.0% next fail2019–2024196
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)20.9% next fail2019–2024196
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)17.3% next fail2019–2024196
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)11.7% next fail2019–2024196
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)11.2% next fail2019–2024196
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)9.7% next fail2019–2024196
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)9.2% next fail2019–2024196
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024196
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 196 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024196

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Chevrolet Aveo get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Chevrolet Aveo gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 14.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 120.7 major and 17.8 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Chevrolet Aveo · Dangerous defects · 14.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 14.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects14.6per 10011.22019–202468761

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 68,761 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Chevrolet Aveo still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Chevrolet Aveo go from 39.8% at age 10 (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 31.4–48.9%) to 55.7% at age 16, against 43.1% for all cars aged 16 (2024, n = 8,732).

line · Chevrolet Aveo · Age 10 (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 31.4–48.9%) · 39.8 vs 30.1 · 2024
Age 10 (rough esti: 39.8. Age 16: 55.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 31.4–48.9%)39.8% failed first time30.12024118
Age 1144.6% failed first time33.220241260
Age 1245.9% failed first time35.720241420
Age 1350.8% failed first time38.220241114
Age 1453.4% failed first time40.420241290
Age 1555.2% failed first time41.620242791
Age 1655.7% failed first time43.12024722

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Chevrolet Aveo compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Chevrolet Aveos fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 50.2% against 35.6% (2024, n = 11,853).

line · Chevrolet Aveo · Age 6 · 32.3 vs 20.8 · 2024
Age 6: 32.3. Age 16: 55.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 632.3% fail20.820241640
Age 736.9% fail24.320243310
Age 840.5% fail28.120244828
Age 945.3% fail32.020246855
Age 1050.2% fail35.6202411853
Age 1151.7% fail38.6202412318
Age 1252.6% fail41.2202410024
Age 1353.4% fail43.320247697
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1454.0% fail45.020245666
Age 1555.0% fail46.320243684
Age 1655.7% fail47.32024723

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Chevrolet Aveo years should I avoid?

The Chevrolet Aveo build year that fails most for its age is 2009: index 103.5 (95% CI 101.8–105.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 24,427).

Build year matters for the Chevrolet Aveo: 2009 Chevrolet Aveos fail more than their age would predict, 2012 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Build year 2008 · 102.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2008102.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246725
Build year 2009 (worse for its age)103.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202424427
Build year 2010100.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410442
Build year 201197.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248352
Build year 2012 (better for its age)91.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249643
Build year 2013 (better for its age)94index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248347
Build year 2014 (rough estimate: 648 tests, 95% interval 80.8–104.2)92.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024648

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Chevrolet Aveo MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Chevrolet Aveo MOT: about £163 (up to about £310 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 8,732).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Expected repair bill · 163.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill163.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8732
Estimated range lower163.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8732
Estimated range upper309.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue8732
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)68.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue8732
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)44.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue8732
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)40.4GBP expected contribution150price catalogue8732
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue8732

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Chevrolet Aveo more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Chevrolet Aveo and 6 as often or more. The Chevrolet Aveo has an MOT Risk Index of 132.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 8,732).

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Chevrolet Aveo (this model) · 132 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Chevrolet Aveo (this model)132index100 = normal20248732
Citroen DS4136.2index132202410193
Peugeot Rifter137.5index13220248266
Fiat Fiorino138.1index13220248424
Dacia Logan136.3index132202415647
Jeep Compass124.3index132202411286
Renault Grand Scenic135.7index132202421240
SsangYong Tivoli144.6index13220247218
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Fiat 500L126.5index132202421603

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Chevrolet Aveo normally do?

At age 14, the median Chevrolet Aveo had covered 70,314 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 52,120 to 89,089 miles (2024, n = 1,290).

line · Chevrolet Aveo · Age 10 median (rough estimate) · 62828 vs baseline · 2024
Age 10 median (rou: 62828. Age 16 P75: 89228. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 median (rough estimate)62828miles2024118
Age 10 P25 (rough estimate)37112miles2024118
Age 10 P75 (rough estimate)79907miles2024118
Age 11 median66327miles20241260
Age 11 P2548774miles20241260
Age 11 P7587882miles20241260
Age 12 median72175miles20241420
Age 12 P2553064miles20241420
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 P7592627miles20241420
Age 13 median65597miles20241114
Age 13 P2547885miles20241114
Age 13 P7583371miles20241114
Age 14 median70314miles20241290
Age 14 P2552120miles20241290
Age 14 P7589089miles20241290
Age 15 median70704miles20242791
Age 15 P2552500miles20242791
Age 15 P7589388miles20242791
Age 16 median69904miles2024722
Age 16 P2552377miles2024722
Age 16 P7589228miles2024722

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Chevrolet Aveo MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 33.6% of Chevrolet Aveos with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 52.5% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 798). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Age 10–14, <40k miles · 33.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, <40k miles33.6% failed first time2024718
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles46.7% failed first time20241995
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles53.2% failed first time20241737
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles55.9% failed first time2024665
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 41.7–63.1%)52.5% failed first time202480
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 387 tests, 95% interval 32–41.6%)36.7% failed first time2024387
Age 15+, 40-70k miles54.3% failed first time20241339
Age 15+, 70-100k miles59.1% failed first time20241276
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 57.9–66.7%)62.4% failed first time2024460

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Chevrolet Aveo last?

8.8% of Chevrolet Aveos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.5% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 6,061).

line · Chevrolet Aveo · 100,000 miles · 8.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 8.8. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles8.8% of tested cars20246061
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 0.4–0.5%)0.5% of tested cars2024327
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars202431

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Chevrolet Aveo driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Chevrolet Aveo index is 152.8, against 139.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 8,732).

slope · Chevrolet Aveo · Age and mileage adjusted index · 152.8 vs 139.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 139.3 vs 152.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index152.8index139.32019–20248732

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Chevrolet Aveo fuel fails its MOT less?

All Chevrolet Aveos tested were petrol: 51.4% failed first time (2024, n = 8,087).

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Petrol · 51.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol51.4% fail first timeother fuels20248087

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Chevrolet Aveo engine is best?

No Chevrolet Aveo engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 8,732).

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre · 96.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre96.8index vs model norm100 = model average202419741
Diesel 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 4,681 tests, 95% interval 96.6–103.0)99.8index vs model norm100 = model average20244681
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre101.5index vs model norm100 = model average202444239

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Chevrolet Aveo fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Chevrolet Aveo range from 37.8% in the Southend-on-Sea (SS) postcode area to 67.5% in the Kirkcaldy (KY) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Chevrolet Aveo · Kirkcaldy (KY) · 67.5 vs 51.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 42%. 58%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)67.5% fail first time51.12024610
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 59.0–73.9%)66.9% fail first time51.12024151
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 60.0–69.7%)65.0% fail first time51.12024363
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 30.5–40.7%)35.4% fail first time51.12024333
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 33.6–42.2%)37.8% fail first time51.12024479
Southend-on-Sea (SS)37.8% fail first time51.12024835
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 51.7–67.7%)60% fail first time51.12024140
Hull (HU)59.3% fail first time51.12024695
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
York (YO) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 53.3–64.2%)58.8% fail first time51.12024311
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 51.6–65.1%)58.5% fail first time51.12024200
Edinburgh (EH)57.8% fail first time51.120241133
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 52.8–62.4%)57.7% fail first time51.12024402
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 53.2–61.9%)57.6% fail first time51.12024486
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 52.3–61.2%)56.8% fail first time51.12024470
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 50.0–62.2%)56.2% fail first time51.12024251
Leeds (LS)56.2% fail first time51.12024664
Cardiff (CF)55.5% fail first time51.120242288
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 49.5–61.4%)55.5% fail first time51.12024263
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 148 tests, 95% interval 47.4–63.2%)55.4% fail first time51.12024148
Swansea (SA)55.3% fail first time51.120241229
Motherwell (ML)55.3% fail first time51.12024631
Plymouth (PL)55.1% fail first time51.12024552
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 48.8–61.1%)55.0% fail first time51.12024249
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 47.7–62.1%)55% fail first time51.12024180
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 48.3–60.0%)54.2% fail first time51.12024273
Swindon (SN)54.1% fail first time51.12024756
Nottingham (NG)54.1% fail first time51.120241391
Bristol (BS)53.9% fail first time51.120241029
Cleveland (TS)53.9% fail first time51.12024770
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)53.9% fail first time51.12024668
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 48.8–57.8%)53.4% fail first time51.12024463
Glasgow (G)53.3% fail first time51.120241647
Chester (CH)52.8% fail first time51.12024670
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 46.2–58.6%)52.4% fail first time51.12024246
Northampton (NN)52.0% fail first time51.12024963
Milton Keynes (MK)52.0% fail first time51.12024552
Guildford (GU)51.6% fail first time51.12024523
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 45.8–57.2%)51.5% fail first time51.12024295
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 462 tests, 95% interval 46.8–55.8%)51.3% fail first time51.12024462
Newport (NP)51.2% fail first time51.120241503
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 479 tests, 95% interval 46.5–55.4%)50.9% fail first time51.12024479
Darlington (DL)50.9% fail first time51.12024629
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 43.8–57.8%)50.8% fail first time51.12024191
Exeter (EX)50.6% fail first time51.12024774
Coventry (CV)50.6% fail first time51.12024884
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 45.9–55.2%)50.6% fail first time51.12024447
Preston (PR)50.5% fail first time51.12024616
Portsmouth (PO)50.1% fail first time51.12024692
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 457 tests, 95% interval 45.3–54.5%)49.9% fail first time51.12024457
Gloucester (GL)49.8% fail first time51.12024952
Doncaster (DN)49.7% fail first time51.120241118
Southampton (SO)49.7% fail first time51.12024729
Dudley (DY)49.1% fail first time51.12024828
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 41.7–56.5%)49.1% fail first time51.12024171
Wolverhampton (WV)49.0% fail first time51.12024822
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 42.2–55.9%)49.0% fail first time51.12024202
Paisley (PA)49.0% fail first time51.12024627
Leicester (LE)48.9% fail first time51.12024975
Walsall (WS)48.7% fail first time51.12024811
Blackburn (BB)48.6% fail first time51.12024525
Newcastle (NE)48.4% fail first time51.12024911
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 43.3–53.3%)48.3% fail first time51.12024375
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 43.7–52.8%)48.3% fail first time51.12024458
Derby (DE)48.2% fail first time51.12024869
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 43.1–53.2%)48.1% fail first time51.12024376
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 316 tests, 95% interval 42.6–53.6%)48.1% fail first time51.12024316
Bolton (BL)47.9% fail first time51.12024578
Truro (TR)47.9% fail first time51.12024610
Warrington (WA)47.9% fail first time51.12024610
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 42.3–53.3%)47.8% fail first time51.12024314
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 433 tests, 95% interval 42.9–52.3%)47.6% fail first time51.12024433
Manchester (M)47.6% fail first time51.120241602
Sheffield (S)47.6% fail first time51.120241718
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 39.5–55.7%)47.5% fail first time51.12024143
Brighton (BN)47.5% fail first time51.12024661
Bournemouth (BH)47.5% fail first time51.120241375
Ipswich (IP)47.4% fail first time51.12024549
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 41.5–52.8%)47.1% fail first time51.12024293
Redhill (RH)46.6% fail first time51.12024536
Norwich (NR)46.6% fail first time51.12024915
Medway (ME)46.6% fail first time51.12024567
Birmingham (B)46.4% fail first time51.120242566
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 41.9–50.9%)46.4% fail first time51.12024470
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 41.2–51.5%)46.4% fail first time51.12024356
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 40.1–52.8%)46.4% fail first time51.12024233
Reading (RG)45.8% fail first time51.12024827
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 39.4–52.3%)45.8% fail first time51.12024225
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 483 tests, 95% interval 41.2–50.0%)45.5% fail first time51.12024483
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 39.6–51.1%)45.3% fail first time51.12024285
Oxford (OX)45.2% fail first time51.12024812
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 40.4–50.0%)45.1% fail first time51.12024410
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 282 tests, 95% interval 39.3–50.9%)45.0% fail first time51.12024282
Oldham (OL)44.8% fail first time51.12024569
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 330 tests, 95% interval 39.0–49.6%)44.2% fail first time51.12024330
London N (N) (rough estimate: 411 tests, 95% interval 39.3–48.9%)44.0% fail first time51.12024411
Canterbury (CT)44.0% fail first time51.12024680
Liverpool (L)43.7% fail first time51.12024813
Chelmsford (CM)43.4% fail first time51.12024595
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 38.6–48.2%)43.4% fail first time51.12024406
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 34.9–51.7%)43.1% fail first time51.12024130
Peterborough (PE)42.9% fail first time51.120241641
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 34.8–51.1%)42.8% fail first time51.12024138
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 35.3–49.7%)42.4% fail first time51.12024177
London E (E) (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 37.4–46.5%)41.9% fail first time51.12024442
Luton (LU)41.6% fail first time51.12024711
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 35.8–45.7%)40.6% fail first time51.12024369
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 33.9–47.5%)40.5% fail first time51.12024195
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 260 tests, 95% interval 34.6–46.4%)40.4% fail first time51.12024260
London SE (SE)39.8% fail first time51.12024553
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 212 tests, 95% interval 32.8–45.9%)39.1% fail first time51.12024212
London W (W) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 30.2–48.3%)38.9% fail first time51.12024108
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 33.9–43.3%)38.5% fail first time51.12024405

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Chevrolet Aveo rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Chevrolet Aveo MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.7 times the national rate: 2.05% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 8,717).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Chevrolet Aveo · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers8717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Chevrolet Aveo ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 92.6% of Chevrolet Aveos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Chevrolet Aveo · Likely compliant · 92.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant92.6% estimate20248732

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Chevrolet Aveo?

Of failed Chevrolet Aveo MOTs, 34.8% were retested the same day and a further 62.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 25,508).

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Same-day retest · 34.8 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest34.8%failed initial tests2019–202425508
Retest within 10 days62.1%failed initial tests2019–202425508
Clean MOT streak21.2%observed chains2019–202412097
Repeat advisory46.9%observed chains2019–202412097
Decreasing odometer2.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202413160

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Chevrolet Aveo?

Chevrolet Aveos aged 7 to 13 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 38.9% of tests, against 55.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 20,629).

bullet · Chevrolet Aveo · Low-use first-time failure · 38.9 vs 55.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 38.9 vs 55.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure38.9%55.82019–202420629
Low-use gap-16.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–202420629

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Chevrolet Aveo likely to last?

Chevrolet Aveos tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 5.9 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Chevrolet Aveo · Age 8 · 7.9 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 87.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 105.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 16)3.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 16)0.9years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Chevrolet Aveos are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Chevrolet Aveos tested at ages 4 to 6, about 44 were tested at age 16 (2024, n = 723).

line · Chevrolet Aveo · Age 5 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 19.3–33.8%) · 8.5 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 (rough estim: 8.5. Age 16: 44.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 19.3–33.8%)8.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024139
Age 6100% of age 4–6 baseline20241640
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243310
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244828
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246855
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202411853
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202412318
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202410024
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247697
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245666
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20243684
Age 1644.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024723

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Chevrolet Aveo fails, does it fail again?

46.9% of Chevrolet Aveos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 43.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 6,001). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 45.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Chevrolet Aveo · Repeat after fail · 46.9 vs 43.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 46.9 vs 43.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail46.9%43.32019–20246001

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Chevrolet Aveo faults come together?

On Chevrolet Aveos, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and road Wheels failures turn up together 4.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 46).

Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.3)4.7liftexpected joint rate202446
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks4.7liftexpected joint rate20241487
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.2–5.0)3.4liftexpected joint rate202426
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.5)3.3liftexpected joint rate202440
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.8)3.1liftexpected joint rate202499
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.9)3.1liftexpected joint rate202474
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202447
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202450
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.9liftexpected joint rate2024675
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.8liftexpected joint rate2024868
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.9)2.8liftexpected joint rate202434
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024185
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.1)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024258
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.4)2.7liftexpected joint rate202468
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024308
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024434
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202453
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024128
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 389 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024389
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate202489
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate20241547
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.1)2.4liftexpected joint rate202462
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.4liftexpected joint rate20242012
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate2024741
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024187
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.3liftexpected joint rate20242293
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate20243241
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.2liftexpected joint rate20244519
Brakes + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate20242297
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.2liftexpected joint rate20241721
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.2liftexpected joint rate20242969
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20242225
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024981
Brakes + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20241692
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241186
Brakes + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242318
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate2024780
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20242086
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.6)2.1liftexpected joint rate202479
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.6)2.0liftexpected joint rate202469
Steering + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate20241041
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering2liftexpected joint rate2024844
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20246467
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20242449
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024769
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 231 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024231
Brakes + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20244847
Body, chassis, structure + Steering1.9liftexpected joint rate20241012
Steering + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20243157
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241061
Steering + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241396
Suspension + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate20242323
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20243134
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Chevrolet Aveo had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the Chevrolet Aveo; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched4campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register8732

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Chevrolet Aveo cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Chevrolet Aveos tested at age 10, about 40 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 31.4–48.9%)39.8% fail first time2024118
Age 11 (rough estimate: 1,260 tests, 95% interval 41.9–47.4%)44.6% fail first time20241260
Age 12 (rough estimate: 1,420 tests, 95% interval 43.3–48.5%)45.9% fail first time20241420
Age 13 (rough estimate: 1,114 tests, 95% interval 47.9–53.7%)50.8% fail first time20241114
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,290 tests, 95% interval 50.7–56.1%)53.4% fail first time20241290
Age 1555.2% fail first time20242791
Age 16 (rough estimate: 722 tests, 95% interval 52.0–59.3%)55.7% fail first time2024722

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Chevrolet Aveo fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 64.5% of Chevrolet Aveos failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 7,866 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Chevrolet Aveo also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Chevrolet Aveo · Finland · 50.1 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 50.1 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 64.5 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland50.1% failed26.32024 by country1508
Netherlands64.5% failed50.82024 by country7866

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Chevrolet Aveo MOT matter?

Chevrolet Aveos fail first time most in November (51.7%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in March (47.6%) (2024, n = 8,732).

line · Chevrolet Aveo · January · 50.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 50.3. December: 49.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Chevrolet Aveo: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January50.3% fail first time31.120246692
February48.8% fail first time30.020245808
March47.6% fail first time28.320246815
April51.4% fail first time29.820243753
May49.0% fail first time28.820244490
June49.2% fail first time28.120245178
July49.3% fail first time29.320245782
August48.7% fail first time29.220245910
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September48.7% fail first time28.220246681
October50.4% fail first time30.320247016
November51.7% fail first time30.620246312
December49.3% fail first time29.320244324

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Chevrolet Aveo? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 8,732 initial Chevrolet Aveo tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 8,732 initial Chevrolet Aveo tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 8,732 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Chevrolet Aveo MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/chevrolet-aveo/

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Chevrolet Aveo MOT: quick answers

What is the Chevrolet Aveo first-time MOT pass rate?

48.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (8,732 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 8,732 primary tests: 51.15% failed first time and 57.1% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 132 is shown separately.