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Chevrolet Aveo reliability by build year

Coverage 2008-20152 named generationsHatchbackPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Chevrolet Aveo built around 2010: fails its MOT more often than average

Chevrolet Aveos built around 2010 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the suspension on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

37% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Aveos built around 2010 ended in a fail (retests included), against 31% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Aveos built around 2010 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Chevrolet Aveo's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Aveo's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

T

T300 (2011-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

30.9% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 27.4% and 34.7%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 612 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Aveo T200 (rebadged Kalos)

T200 (rebadged Kalos) (2008-2010)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

37.4% fail rate, built around 2009 (16 years old)

Likely between 33.2% and 41.7%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 30.7%)

From 490 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Chevrolet Aveo.

See every build year for the Chevrolet Aveo

Side-by-side

Chevrolet Aveo generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
T300 (2011-2015)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate30.9%likely between 27.4% and 34.7%built around 2014 (11 years old)from 612 MOT tests at this age
T200 (rebadged Kalos) (2008-2010)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate37.4%likely between 33.2% and 41.7%built around 2009 (16 years old)from 490 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Aveo, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Chevrolet Aveo fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Aveo ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
61230.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,90731.8%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,50532.4%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,51535.0%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
2,39037.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
2,28536.7%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
35438.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 15-year-old Chevrolet Aveos

These issues come from 15-year-old Chevrolet Aveos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    35.5%
    Advisory: 995Fail: 408 (29% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    22.9%
    Advisory: 738Fail: 79 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.7%
    Advisory: 664Fail: 80 (11% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    16.9%
    Advisory: 404Fail: 9 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    14.9%
    Advisory: 290Fail: 85 (23% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,390 MOT tests on 15-year-old Chevrolet Aveos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 15-year-old Chevrolet Aveos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Suspension41%
  2. Suspension + Tyres31%
  3. Lighting + Suspension26%
  4. Brakes + Tyres26%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,633 MOT tests on Chevrolet Aveo cars built around 2010 (15 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Chevrolet Aveo.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Aveo name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Honda Jazz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.8%
    Dangerous
    6.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    98%

    Lower fail rate: 25.5%, against 37.1% for the Chevrolet Aveo, both built around 2010.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    30,225 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  2. 2

    Ford Fusion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.3%
    Dangerous
    5.8%

    Lower fail rate: 28.9%, against 37.1% for the Chevrolet Aveo, both built around 2010.

    9,586 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  3. 3

    Nissan Note

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.9%
    Dangerous
    6.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.6%

    Lower fail rate: 31.7%, against 37.1% for the Chevrolet Aveo, both built around 2010.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    21,027 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

  4. 4

    Kia Rio

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.4%
    Dangerous
    7.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93.9%

    Lower fail rate: 31.9%, against 37.1% for the Chevrolet Aveo, both built around 2010.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,696 MOT tests on cars built around 2010

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2010 (15 years old), the Chevrolet Aveo across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 2,390 15-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Aveo ever sold: 10,568 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2010 (15 years old): 2,390 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.