2013 Chevrolet Trax · 3,252 MOT tests
2013 Chevrolet Trax reliability
2013 Chevrolet Traxs fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Trax years (3,252 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Traxs: 32.7%)
- 34.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Traxs: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 74,821
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,252
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5% of tests fail here (146% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 46% 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 Trax
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.7%
- Lights and electrics10%
- Brakes6.5%
- Tyres6.1%
- Steering5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 6.37%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.77%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.32%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.49%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.45%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.12%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.29%)
Other years
Every Chevrolet Trax year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
2013 Chevrolet Traxs fail 34.4% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Trax years (3,252 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Chevrolet Trax MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (6.37% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.77% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Chevrolet Trax have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Chevrolet Trax shows 74,821 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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