Chevrolet Colorado Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Chevrolet Colorado car check
Is the Chevrolet Colorado reliable? We analysed 798 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.
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The Chevrolet Colorado is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Colorado.
Chevrolet Colorado Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Colorado. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chevrolet Colorado MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chevrolet Colorado to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chevrolet Colorado Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Colorado fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chevrolet Colorado Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Colorado owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chevrolet Colorado MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chevrolet Colorado year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 333 | 70.9% | 68,926 | 110,228 | 148,171 |
| 2005 | 209 | 75.1% | 61,573 | 91,298 | 124,963 |
| 2004 | 55 | 74.5% | 57,906 | 147,198 | 177,020 |
How Long Does a Chevrolet Colorado Last?
Based on 104 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles on UK roads.
Chevrolet Colorado Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Colorado MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Chevrolet Colorado
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.1% MOT pass rate from 209 tests
70.9% MOT pass rate from 333 tests
The best year to buy a used Chevrolet Colorado is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.1% across 209 tests. The 2006 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chevrolet Colorado Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Colorado THIS CAR | 73.7% | 798 | 91,932 mi | 22 yrs |
| Chevrolet Matiz | 70.8% | 487,981 | 39,253 mi | 21 yrs |
| Chevrolet Spark | 71.9% | 273,626 | 47,852 mi | 16 yrs |
| Chevrolet Aveo | 69.7% | 241,765 | 48,643 mi | 18 yrs |
| Sym Aw | 82.4% | 523 | 7,210 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Colorado outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Chevrolet ColoradoShould you buy a used Chevrolet Colorado?
The Chevrolet Colorado has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.7% across 798 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Chevrolet Colorado are fog lamp not working (31 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (17), and exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (15). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Chevrolet Colorado owner drives around 6,898 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Chevrolet Colorado models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.