Diesel Chevrolet Aveo: MOT pass rate
57.4% of diesel Chevrolet Aveos pass the MOT first time, measured across 641 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 87,159.
Diesel against the other Chevrolet Aveo versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 57% | 8,100 |
| Diesel | 57.4% | 641 |
| All Chevrolet Aveo | 57.1% | 8,744 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Chevrolet Aveo specifically, diesel is the strongest at 57.4%, and this diesel version sits 0.3 points above the 57.1% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Chevrolet Aveo had covered 87,159 miles at test, against 70,422 for the petrol. That is above average, the point where suspension bushes, drop links and exhaust corrosion start showing up as advisories before they become failures.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Chevrolet Aveo page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Chevrolet Aveo fuel types
- Petrol Chevrolet Aveo - 57%