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Chevrolet Trax reliability by build year

Coverage 2013-20151 named generationSUVDIESEL / PETROL

We've only got 1,295 MOT tests for Chevrolet Traxes built around 2014 (11 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Chevrolet Trax built around 2014: about average at the MOT

Chevrolet Traxes built around 2014 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

27% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Traxes built around 2014 ended in a fail (retests included), against 25% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Traxes built around 2014 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

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

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

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

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

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

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

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Trax's generation

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

Trax Series 1

Series 1 (2013-2015)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

27.5% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

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

From 1,295 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Chevrolet Trax fail rate by age

This chart combines every Chevrolet Trax 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
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
8727.6%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,29527.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
48527.0%

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 10 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 11-year-old Chevrolet Traxes

These issues come from 11-year-old Chevrolet Traxes, 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

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

    20.9%
    Advisory: 372Fail: 39 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    20.3%
    Advisory: 298Fail: 91 (23% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    19.9%
    Advisory: 261Fail: 1 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.8%
    Advisory: 268Fail: 24 (8% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    11.2%
    Advisory: 116Fail: 64 (36% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,295 MOT tests on 11-year-old Chevrolet Traxes, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 11-year-old Chevrolet Traxes notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Suspension + Tyres35%
  2. Brakes + Suspension27%
  3. Brakes + Tyres25%
  4. Other + Suspension24%

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

Across 664 MOT tests on Chevrolet Trax cars built around 2014 (11 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 Trax.

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 Trax name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.7%
    Dangerous
    4.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.6%, against 27.5% for the Chevrolet Trax, both built around 2014.

    1,893 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  2. 2

    Honda CR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.5%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 16.3%, against 27.5% for the Chevrolet Trax, both built around 2014.

    10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,553 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  3. 3

    BMW X5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    14.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4%
    Dangerous
    4.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    86.6%

    Lower fail rate: 14.7%, against 27.5% for the Chevrolet Trax, both built around 2014.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,967 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

  4. 4

    Porsche Cayenne

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    13.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.2%
    Dangerous
    4.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    84.8%

    Lower fail rate: 13.4%, against 27.5% for the Chevrolet Trax, both built around 2014.

    2,345 MOT tests on cars built around 2014

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 2014 (11 years old), the Chevrolet Trax across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,295 11-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Chevrolet Trax ever sold: 1,867 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2014 (11 years old): 1,295 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.