At a Glance
The Chevrolet Aveo has 31 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the Aveo (2008-2014) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 165K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Chevrolet Aveo common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Chevrolet Aveo generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Chevrolet Aveo MOT Failures
Every reason Chevrolet Aveo vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 11.19% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 10.46% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 7.74% |
| 4 | Tyre condition | 6.07% |
| 5 | Number plate lamp not working | 5.51% |
| 6 | Brake performance below minimum | 5.06% |
| 7 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.56% |
| 8 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 3.52% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | 3.42% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 3.26% |
| 11 | Headlamp aim defect | 3.12% |
| 12 | Track rod end worn | 2.89% |
| 13 | Exhaust system fault | 2.72% |
| 14 | Ball joint dust cover split | 2.57% |
| 15 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.51% |
| 16 | Position lamp not working | 2.36% |
| 17 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.06% |
| 18 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.05% |
| 19 | Driveshaft fault | 1.75% |
| 20 | MacPherson strut worn | 1.67% |
| 21 | Headlamp fault | 1.56% |
| 22 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.31% |
| 23 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.26% |
| 24 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.03% |
| 25 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.93% |
| 26 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.89% |
| 27 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.83% |
| 28 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.74% |
| 29 | Indicator fault | 0.39% |
| 30 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.38% |
| 31 | Rear lamp not working | 0.35% |
| 32 | Airbag warning light on | 0.34% |
| 33 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.33% |
| 34 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.32% |
| 35 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.29% |
| 36 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.29% |
| 37 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.25% |
| 38 | Rear suspension fault | 0.25% |
| 39 | Engine oil leak | 0.23% |
| 40 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.23% |
| 41 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.20% |
| 42 | Fog lamp not working | 0.19% |
| 43 | Parking brake condition | 0.19% |
| 44 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.18% |
| 45 | Chassis condition | 0.17% |
| 46 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.16% |
| 47 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.16% |
| 48 | Horn not working | 0.13% |
| 49 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.13% |
| 50 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.12% |
| 51 | Brake lever fault | 0.12% |
| 52 | Brake pedal fault | 0.12% |
| 53 | Front suspension fault | 0.11% |
| 54 | Seat belt condition | 0.10% |
| 55 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.10% |
| 56 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.09% |
| 57 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.09% |
| 58 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.09% |
| 59 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.08% |
| 60 | Drag link end worn | 0.08% |
| 61 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.07% |
| 62 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.07% |
| 63 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.07% |
| 64 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.06% |
| 65 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.06% |
| 66 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.06% |
| 67 | Exhaust leak | 0.06% |
| 68 | ABS fault | 0.06% |
| 69 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.06% |
| 70 | Front passenger door fault | 0.06% |
| 71 | Driver door fault | 0.05% |
| 72 | Steering arm worn | 0.05% |
| 73 | King pin or swivel pin worn | 0.04% |
| 74 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.04% |
| 75 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.04% |
| 76 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.04% |
| 77 | Transmission oil leak | 0.04% |
| 78 | Propshaft fault | 0.04% |
| 79 | Electrical switch fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Passenger seat fault | 0.04% |
| 81 | Brake caliper fault | 0.04% |
| 82 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.04% |
| 83 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 84 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 86 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 87 | Brake fluid leak | 0.03% |
| 88 | Steering rack fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.02% |
| 90 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Steering free play excessive | 0.02% |
| 92 | Suspension unit fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.01% |
| 95 | Driver airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 96 | Electronic braking system fault | 0.01% |
| 97 | Speedometer fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Steering lock fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Main beam warning light fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 102 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 103 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 104 | Steering column fault | <0.01% |
| 105 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 106 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 107 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 109 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 110 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 112 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Steering operation fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Body security fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 120 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 121 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 124 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 125 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 126 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 127 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 129 | Towbar fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 131 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 132 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 134 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 136 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 137 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 141 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 142 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 143 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 147 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 148 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 151 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 153 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 154 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Chevrolet Aveo MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Chevrolet Aveo, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Chevrolet Aveo problems?
Based on analysis of 165K Chevrolet Aveo MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 31 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Stop lamp not working". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Chevrolet Aveo generation has the most problems?
The Chevrolet Aveo Aveo (2008-2014) (2008–2014) has the highest number of identified common problems (38). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Chevrolet Aveo?
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