2013 Chevrolet Camaro: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Chevrolet Camaro first registered in 2013: we looked at the 152 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 152 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2013 Chevrolet Camaro MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2013 Chevrolet Camaro MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres16% 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.
- Suspension11% 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.
- Lights and electrics11% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Brakes9% 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.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts2% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Chevrolet Camaro compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 122 | Tyres 8% |
| 2018 | 103 | Tyres 17% |
| 2017 | 140 | Tyres 14% |
| 2014 | 114 | Tyres 13% |
| 2012 | 148 | Lights and electrics 16% |
| 2011 | 101 | Tyres 17% |
| 2010 | 206 | Suspension 16% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Chevrolet Camaro cars first registered in 2013. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score