Chevrolet Aveo reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Chevrolet Aveo is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 69 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 427 of 442, and 51.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (9.4% of tests).
Ranked 427 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 8,732 Chevrolet Aveos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 51.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Chevrolet Aveo is 45% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
51.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,500
Typical age at test: 13 years
Chevrolet Aveo MOT failure rate by age
Most common Chevrolet Aveo MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working9.4% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.6% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.7% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working5.5% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5% of tests
What the Chevrolet Aveo fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 25.2% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 22.6% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Brakes | 14.5% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Visibility | 9.3% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Steering | 8.9% | ▲ 3.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 8.1% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Body and structure | 7.9% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Tyres | 7.5% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.9% | ▲ 2.9× as often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 36% less often |
What MPG does the Chevrolet Aveo do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Aveo ranges from 41.5 to 78.4mpg across the 27 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2012). A typical petrol version manages 51.3mpg and a typical diesel 74.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Chevrolet Aveo?
Any Chevrolet Aveo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Aveo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £275 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carChevrolet Aveo specs and running costs
Official figures for 27 versions sold in the UK between 2010 and 2012.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
41.5–78.4 mpg
CO2
95–159 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveo MY2012 1.3VCDi (75PS)5MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 99g | £20 |
| Aveo MY2012 1.3VCDi (95PS)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 108g | £20 |
| Aveo MY2012 1.3VCDi eco (95PS)5MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 78.4 mpg | 95g | £20 |
| Aveo MY2012 ½ 1.3VCDi (75PS)5MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 74.3 mpg | 99g | £20 |
| Aveo MY2012 ½ 1.3VCDi (95PS)6MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 68.9 mpg | 108g | £20 |
| Aveo MY2012 ½ 1.3VCDi eco (95PS)5MT · listed 2012 | Diesel | 78.4 mpg | 95g | £20 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.2LS 5 Door Hatchback (with A/C)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 51.3 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.2LS 5 Door Hatchback (without A/C)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.2S 3 Door Hatchback (with A/C)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 51.3 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.2S 3 Door Hatchback (without A/C)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 51.3 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.2S 5 Door Hatchback (with A/C)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 51.3 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.2S 5 Door Hatchback (without A/C)5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 130g | £170 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.4LT 5 Door Hatchback5MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 143g | £225 |
| Aveo MY2011 1.4LT Auto 5 Door Hatchback4AT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 42.1 mpg | 158g | £275 |
| Aveo MY2012 1.25MT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 138g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 27 versions.
What a Chevrolet Aveo costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 51.3mpg…
- diesel, typical official 74.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Chevrolet Aveo is 45% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 69 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Chevrolet Aveo?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 9.4% of tests. It fails on steering and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Chevrolet Aveo do?
Official economy for the Chevrolet Aveo ranges from 41.5 to 78.4mpg across the 27 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2010–2012). A typical petrol version manages 51.3mpg and a typical diesel 74.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Chevrolet Aveo?
Any Chevrolet Aveo first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Chevrolet Aveo registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £275 a year.
›How many Chevrolet Aveos fail their MOT?
51.1% of Chevrolet Aveos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Chevrolet Aveo combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.