2010 Chevrolet Aveo: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2010 Chevrolet Aveos, from 1,071 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2010 Chevrolet Aveos than on all cars registered in 2010.
- Rigid brake pipes3.6× usualChevrolet Aveo24.7% All 2010 cars6.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.7%, against 1.1% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints2× usualChevrolet Aveo22.1% All 2010 cars11%
Failed outright at MOT: 10.2%, against 2.2% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Track rod ends2.9× usualChevrolet Aveo15.7% All 2010 cars5.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 10%, against 2.7% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.
- Braking performance2.6× usualChevrolet Aveo15.1% All 2010 cars5.9%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.9%, against 2.2% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£350 our estimateAt the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.
- Exhaust system1.9× usualChevrolet Aveo14.6% All 2010 cars7.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 2% of all 2010 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£500 (pipe or section) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.
Brake discs: 6.6% here, against 14.6% of all 2010 cars.
By area
The share of 2010 Chevrolet Aveo MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension56% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes43% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres37% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics37% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions17% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
- Oil and fluid leaks17% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,165 | Suspension 54% |
| 2012 | 1,260 | Suspension 52% |
| 2011 | 954 | Suspension 55% |
| 2009 | 2,251 | Suspension 58% |
| 2008 | 587 | Suspension 63% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2010 Chevrolet Aveos registered in 2010. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score