Chevrolet Aveo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
58.8% pass rate
from 1,679 tests in 2021
(40% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Aveo is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.060% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.060% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.060% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.060% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.060% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.95% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.060% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.060% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.060% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.060% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.060% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Joints
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Bracket
    • 0.18% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.060% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.060% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.060% fail on Pipe
    • 0.060% fail on Cabs
      • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.060% fail on Undertray
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (48% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
      • 0.060% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.060% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.66% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.060% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.060% fail on Power steering
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
    • 0.060% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.060% fail on Steering play
      • 0.060% fail on Steering box
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
Read the Honest John Review

  • Chevrolet Aveo (2011 - 2015)
    Nice looking hatchback. Good value for money. Decent handling. Good legroom in the back. Reasonable bootspace. Diesel has stop/start.

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