2013 Chevrolet Camaro — MOT failures & pass rate
276 MOT tests on the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro are in this dataset, and 92.4% of them passed. That is 12.5 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 20.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.0%) and tyres (2.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, individual direction indicators and rear fog lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 9 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2013 Camaro fails 4.7% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.1% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.4 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 13.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 11 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.5% | 7 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 6 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.1% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 2 | Individual direction indicators | 7 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 6 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 5 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 3 |
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 | 13.8% | 38 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.1% | 28 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.3% | 23 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.4% | 15 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.7% | 2 |
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 | 85 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 117 | 10.3% |
| 60-90k | 56 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57 | 8.8% |
| 2022 | 52 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 61 | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 51 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 55 | 9.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Camaro
On a 2013 Camaro, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Emissions & environmental (2.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2013 Chevrolet Camaros pass their MOT?
92.4% of the 276 2013 Chevrolet Camaro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by tyres (2.5%).
Does the 2013 Camaro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 7.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 276 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.