Chevrolet reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 49 of 52 makes
56,243 Chevrolet cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 46.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Chevrolet is 32% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Chevrolet models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Orlando | 91 | 40.7% | – | 3,839 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 90 | 39.5% | – | 5,070 |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 83 | 48.8% | – | 5,972 |
| Chevrolet Lacetti | 76 | 50.9% | – | 2,064 |
| Chevrolet Spark | 74 | 44.5% | – | 14,726 |
| Chevrolet Kalos | 72 | 53.0% | – | 2,430 |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 69 | 51.1% | – | 8,732 |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 68 | 49.9% | – | 10,144 |
Chevrolet MOT failure rate by age
What Chevrolet cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 21.9% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Suspension | 17.8% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Brakes | 15.5% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Visibility | 8.3% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Tyres | 7.7% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 7.1% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6.5% | ▲ 1.7× as often |
| Steering | 4.0% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.4% | ▲ 2.2× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | About average |
Most common Chevrolet MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working7.3% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working4.9% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.8% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Chevrolet cars reliable?
By MOT results, Chevrolet ranks 49 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 76 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 46.0% of Chevrolet cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Chevrolet?
The Chevrolet Orlando, with a score of 91. The lowest-scoring is the Matiz (68).
›What do Chevrolet cars fail their MOT on?
Seat belts and airbags: 2.4% of Chevrolet MOTs failed on it, 2.2 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Position lamp: not working”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.