Chevrolet Trax Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Chevrolet Trax reliable? We analysed 19,375 real MOT tests across 1,652 vehicles to find out.
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The Chevrolet Trax is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Chevrolet Trax.
Chevrolet Trax Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Chevrolet Trax. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Chevrolet Trax MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Chevrolet Trax to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Chevrolet Trax Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Chevrolet Trax models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Chevrolet Trax Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Chevrolet Trax owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Chevrolet Trax MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Chevrolet Trax year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6,135 | 80.4% | 34,230 | 52,342 | 74,294 |
| 2013 | 13,098 | 78.9% | 38,664 | 58,612 | 81,858 |
How Long Does a Chevrolet Trax Last?
Based on 1,652 Chevrolet Trax vehicles on UK roads.
Chevrolet Trax Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Chevrolet Trax 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 Trax
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.4% MOT pass rate from 6,135 tests
78.9% MOT pass rate from 13,098 tests
The best year to buy a used Chevrolet Trax is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.4% across 6,135 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Chevrolet Trax Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trax THIS CAR | 79.3% | 19,375 | 56,723 mi | 13 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 |
| Harley Davidson XL | 89.1% | 22,811 | 6,150 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Chevrolet Matiz (70.8% pass rate) and the Chevrolet Spark (71.9% pass rate), the Chevrolet Trax outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Chevrolet TraxShould you buy a used Chevrolet Trax?
The Chevrolet Trax has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.3% across 19,375 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Chevrolet Trax with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Chevrolet Trax owner drives around 6,393 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 Trax models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. 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.