2010 Chevrolet Camaro — MOT failures & pass rate
418 MOT tests on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro are in this dataset, and 89.0% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (24.7% fail rate), the 2010 Camaro comes out 13.7pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.0%) and brakes (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are individual direction indicators, rear fog lamp and side repeaters — individual direction indicators alone was recorded 14 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.3% once past 90-120k — 6.4× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 11.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 13.6% in 2021 to 12.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 25 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 15 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 8 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.2% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individual direction indicators | 14 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
| 3 | Side repeaters | 7 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 7 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 6 |
| 6 | Rbt (sp) | 6 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 11.5% | 48 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.0% | 46 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.5% | 44 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.5% | 27 |
| 5 | Steering | 4.1% | 17 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 14 |
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 | 63 | 3.2% |
| 30-60k | 140 | 8.6% |
| 60-90k | 132 | 10.6% |
| 90-120k | 59 | 20.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 44 | 13.6% |
| 2022 | 93 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 102 | 12.8% |
| 2024 | 80 | 7.5% |
| 2025 | 99 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Camaro
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.6% 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.
- Suspension (3.1% 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.
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 Camaros pass their MOT?
89.0% of the 418 2010 Chevrolet Camaro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.6%).
Does the 2010 Camaro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.2% in the 0-30k band to 20.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 418 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.