Chevrolet Aveo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
52.7% pass rate
from 1,475 tests in 2021
(44% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Chevrolet Aveo is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (68% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Axles
      • 0.068% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.068% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.068% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.068% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 7.4% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (15 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.88% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.068% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.068% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.068% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.068% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.068% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.81% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Battery(ies) (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.068% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.41% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.068% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.068% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.068% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.068% fail on Power steering
      • 0.068% fail on Operation
    • 0.068% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (79% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.068% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.068% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Airbags
      • 0.068% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.068% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.81% fail on Fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other leaks (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.68% fail on Transmission
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.61% fail on Joints
      • 0.068% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.068% fail on Joints
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.068% fail on Tank
      • 0.068% fail on Hose
      • 0.068% fail on Pipe
      • 0.068% fail on System
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.068% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.068% fail on Catch
      • 0.068% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.068% fail on Door condition
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.54% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
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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