Chevrolet Pick Up Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Chevrolet Pick Up reliable? We analysed 2,804 real MOT tests across 273 vehicles to find out.
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The Chevrolet Pick Up is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, fog lamp not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Pick Up.
Chevrolet Pick Up Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Pick Up. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chevrolet Pick Up MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chevrolet Pick Up to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chevrolet Pick Up Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Chevrolet Pick Up fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Chevrolet Pick Up Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Pick Up owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chevrolet Pick Up MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chevrolet Pick Up year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 57 | 93.0% | 2,576 | 8,071 | 53,217 |
| 2012 | 58 | 84.5% | 9,935 | 26,406 | 40,788 |
| 2010 | 52 | 86.5% | 2,089 | 52,846 | 153,280 |
| 2009 | 69 | 82.6% | 9,587 | 53,248 | 76,745 |
| 2008 | 61 | 82.0% | 24,789 | 79,235 | 84,699 |
| 2007 | 86 | 75.6% | 50,014 | 76,251 | 152,935 |
| 2006 | 199 | 77.9% | 21,177 | 47,034 | 85,735 |
| 2005 | 503 | 71.0% | 52,090 | 83,155 | 115,557 |
| 2004 | 195 | 69.2% | 59,657 | 84,644 | 124,215 |
| 2003 | 77 | 83.1% | 9,044 | 57,464 | 96,752 |
| 2002 | 103 | 68.0% | 64,855 | 86,325 | 118,430 |
| 2001 | 202 | 68.8% | 56,518 | 95,962 | 120,731 |
| 2000 | 132 | 67.4% | 98,552 | 122,148 | 138,968 |
| 1999 | 57 | 70.2% | 54,278 | 74,106 | 114,597 |
| 1998 | 156 | 75.0% | 78,260 | 112,716 | 143,924 |
| 1997 | 120 | 75.0% | 74,610 | 106,924 | 178,645 |
| 1994 | 79 | 88.6% | 46,520 | 72,847 | 126,372 |
| 1993 | 73 | 84.9% | 92,643 | 162,771 | 179,169 |
| 1992 | 51 | 84.3% | 59,658 | 178,644 | 194,882 |
| 1990 | 61 | 73.8% | 103,900 | 192,882 | 234,690 |
How Long Does a Chevrolet Pick Up Last?
Based on 273 Chevrolet Pick Up vehicles on UK roads.
Chevrolet Pick Up Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Pick Up 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 Pick Up
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.0% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
67.4% MOT pass rate from 132 tests
The best year to buy a used Chevrolet Pick Up is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.0% across 57 tests. The 2000 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chevrolet Pick Up Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Pick Up THIS CAR | 76.0% | 2,804 | 81,718 mi | 36 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 |
| Skoda Favorit Glxie Flairline | 60.9% | 1,141 | 73,210 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Pick Up outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Chevrolet Pick UpShould you buy a used Chevrolet Pick Up?
The Chevrolet Pick Up has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.0% across 2,804 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Chevrolet Pick Up are leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (84 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (82), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (60). 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 Pick Up owner drives around 2,786 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 Pick Up models stay on UK roads for around 36 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.