Pass rate, every year
92.1% Above average
355 tests across 6 model years, 2000–2006.
+11.1 pts vs the national average
Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2002 94.4%
The strongest of the 6 years on record. See the 2002 page →
Worst year to buy
2001 88.1%
6.3 points below the 2002 peak. See the 2001 page →
The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT pass rate is 92.1%, +11.1 percentage points above the UK average. That is 355 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2000 and 2006. This page lists the most common Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette passed on its first attempt in 91.6%, and its overall record sits +11.1 percentage points above the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in the 2023–2025 data: 355 tests across 6 model years (2000–2006). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 355 |
| Overall pass rate | 92.1% |
| Passed on first attempt | 91.6% |
| Average mileage at test | 57,611 mi |
| Model years covered | 2000–2006 (6 years) |
| Versus UK national average | +11.1 pts above |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33% |
| Brakes | 21% |
| Suspension | 17% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12% |
| Visibility | 5% |
| Tyres | 4% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3% |
| Steering | 3% |
Shares are over the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
Around 33% of the recorded Chevrolet Gmc Corvette failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier" (1.1%), "Position lamp not working" (0.8%), "Lamp inoperative" (0.6%) among the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.
Brakes
Around 21% of the recorded Chevrolet Gmc Corvette failures fall in the Brakes section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Flexible brake hoses slightly chafed" (0.8%), "Flexible brake hoses slightly twisted" (0.6%), "Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault" (0.6%) among the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette's brakes faults.
Suspension
Around 17% of the recorded Chevrolet Gmc Corvette failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (2.8%), "Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (0.6%), "Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn" (0.3%) among the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette's suspension faults.
Top Recorded Chevrolet Gmc Corvette DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, each with how many of the model's 355 tests it was noted on.
- "Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (Minor) — noted on about 10 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette tests, 2.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier" (Minor) — noted on about 4 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette tests, 1.1% of the model's MOT record.
- "Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction" (Major) — noted on about 4 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette tests, 1.1% of the model's MOT record.
- "Flexible brake hoses slightly chafed" (Minor) — noted on about 3 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette tests, 0.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Position lamp not working" (Rectified) — noted on about 3 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette tests, 0.8% of the model's MOT record.
- "Flexible brake hoses slightly twisted" (Minor) — noted on about 2 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette tests, 0.6% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Chevrolet Gmc Corvette Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Chevrolet Gmc Corvette model year on record is 2002 (94.4% across 54 tests), and the weakest is 2001 (88.1%). The gap between them is 6.3 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Corvette | 60 | 91.7% |
| 2005 Corvette | 50 | 94.0% |
| 2004 Corvette | 56 | 91.1% |
| 2002 Corvette | 54 | 94.4% |
| 2001 Corvette | 67 | 88.1% |
| 2000 Corvette | 68 | 94.1% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Chevrolet Gmc Corvette Owners
These checks follow this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette.
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the suspension joints — “linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
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the battery — “battery(ies) insecure”
Check the battery is secure and its terminals are clean and tight — a loose battery is a fail on its own, and a weak one shows up as slow cranking on a cold morning.
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the lights — “malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction”
Switch everything on and walk round the car: both headlamps on dip and main, every indicator, both brake lights, reverse, fog and the two number-plate lamps. A bulb is a few pounds and a five-minute job.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT & Reliability
What is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT pass rate?
92.1% of the 355 recorded Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT tests ended in a pass, +11.1 percentage points above the national average. 91.6% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Chevrolet Gmc Corvette model years pass the MOT most often?
2002 is the strongest Chevrolet Gmc Corvette year on record at 94.4%, while 2001 is the weakest at 88.1%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Chevrolet Gmc Corvette MOT failures?
The most recorded Chevrolet Gmc Corvette failures are "Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" and "Battery(ies) insecure but not likely to fall from carrier" — together around 4% of tests, mostly in the Suspension section.