2014 Chevrolet Trax · 1,722 MOT tests
2014 Chevrolet Trax reliability
2014 Chevrolet Traxs fail 29% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Trax years (1,722 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Traxs: 32.7%)
- 29%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Traxs: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 65,472
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,722
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.3% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Chevrolet Trax
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.4%
- Lights and electrics7.5%
- Brakes5.3%
- Tyres4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Steering3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 5.75%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.67%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.56%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.58%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.24%)
Other years
Every Chevrolet Trax year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Chevrolet Trax reliable?
2014 Chevrolet Traxs fail 29% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 Trax years (1,722 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Chevrolet Trax MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (5.75% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.66% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Chevrolet Trax have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Chevrolet Trax shows 65,472 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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