2013 Chevrolet Aveo · 4,393 MOT tests
2013 Chevrolet Aveo reliability
2013 Chevrolet Aveos fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Aveo years (4,393 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Aveos: 50.6%)
- 43.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Aveos: 50.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 62,998
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,393
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 26.4% of tests fail here (194% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.4%
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.9%
- Brakes4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 12.34%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 4.71%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Position lamp not working 3.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.91%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.85%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.95%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.37%)
Is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
2013 Chevrolet Aveos fail 43.2% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Aveo years (4,393 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (12.34% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (4.71% of tests), position lamp not working (3.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Chevrolet Aveo shows 62,998 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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