2010 Chevrolet Aveo — MOT failures & pass rate
10,277 MOT tests on the 2010 Chevrolet Aveo are in this dataset, and 68.9% of them passed. That is 6.3 percentage points worse than superminis of a similar age, which fail at 24.9%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (16.7%) and lighting & signalling (16.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, position lamp and track rod end — pins and bushes alone was recorded 1,046 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 29.3% versus 21.2%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 30.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 32.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.7% | 1,720 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 1,679 |
| 3 | Brakes | 12.1% | 1,245 |
| 4 | Steering | 8.5% | 877 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.5% | 767 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.9% | 601 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 1,046 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 850 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 816 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 563 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 546 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 536 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.7% | 3,466 |
| 2 | Brakes | 32.0% | 3,285 |
| 3 | Tyres | 30.6% | 3,149 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.6% | 1,604 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 12.4% | 1,278 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.0% | 1,133 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 589 | 21.2% |
| 30-60k | 3,422 | 29.3% |
| 60-90k | 4,220 | 32.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,727 | 33.7% |
| 120-150k | 276 | 35.1% |
| 150k+ | 41 | 29.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,557 | 30.4% |
| 2022 | 2,328 | 30.6% |
| 2023 | 2,131 | 31.7% |
| 2024 | 1,800 | 31.4% |
| 2025 | 1,461 | 32.0% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Aveo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 16.7% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (16.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (16.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2010 Chevrolet Aveos pass their MOT?
68.9% of the 10,277 2010 Chevrolet Aveo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?
Suspension, recorded in 16.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.3%).
Does the 2010 Aveo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.2% in the 0-30k band to 29.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,277 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.