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Chevrolet Luv MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics

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67.9% Below average

53 tests across 1 model years, 2005–2005.

−13.1 pts vs the national average

MOT PASS RATES

How the Chevrolet Luv really fares

67.9% of its MOTs pass — over 53 class-4 tests, 2023–2025

Pass rates

Every figure on this page comes from the DVSA's MOT test record.

The Chevrolet Luv MOT pass rate is 67.9%, −13.1 percentage points below the UK average. That is 53 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2005 and 2005. This page lists the most common Chevrolet Luv MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.

Chevrolet Luv MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average

The Chevrolet Luv passed on its first attempt in 58.5%, and its overall record sits −13.1 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Chevrolet Luv in the 2023–2025 data: 53 tests across 1 model years (2005–2005). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.

MeasureThis model
Tests analysed53
Overall pass rate67.9%
Passed on first attempt58.5%
Average mileage at test122,828 mi
Model years covered2005–2005 (1 years)
Versus UK national average−13.1 pts below

Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.

Most Common Chevrolet Luv MOT Problems by Failure Category

Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Chevrolet Luv, 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 Est. recorded instances
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment 36% 14
Body, chassis, structure 18% 7
Steering 15% 6
Visibility 13% 5
Suspension 10% 4
Brakes 8% 3

Shares are over the Chevrolet Luv's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

Around 36% of the recorded Chevrolet Luv failures fall in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (11.3%), "Rear fog lamp not working" (7.5%), "Stop lamp not working" (7.5%) among the Chevrolet Luv's lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment faults.

Body, chassis, structure

Around 18% of the recorded Chevrolet Luv failures fall in the Body, chassis, structure section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Chassis condition corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced" (7.5%), "Exhaust system has a major leak of exhaust gases" (5.7%) among the Chevrolet Luv's body, chassis, structure faults.

Steering

Around 15% of the recorded Chevrolet Luv failures fall in the Steering section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt" (5.7%), "Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of…" (5.7%) among the Chevrolet Luv's steering faults.

Top Recorded Chevrolet Luv DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions

The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Chevrolet Luv, each with how many of the model's 53 tests it was noted on.

  • "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" (Minor) — noted on about 6 Chevrolet Luv tests, 11.3% of the model's MOT record.
  • "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" (Minor) — noted on about 5 Chevrolet Luv tests, 9.4% of the model's MOT record.
  • "Ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated" (Minor) — noted on about 4 Chevrolet Luv tests, 7.5% of the model's MOT record.
  • "Chassis condition corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced" (Major) — noted on about 4 Chevrolet Luv tests, 7.5% of the model's MOT record.
  • "Rear fog lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 4 Chevrolet Luv tests, 7.5% of the model's MOT record.
  • "Stop lamp not working" (Major) — noted on about 4 Chevrolet Luv tests, 7.5% of the model's MOT record.

Best and Worst Chevrolet Luv Model Years by Pass Rate

The strongest Chevrolet Luv model year on record is 2005 (67.9% across 53 tests), and the weakest is 2005 (67.9%). 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 First attempt Avg mileage Most common failure
2005 Luv 53 67.9% 58.5% 122,828 mi Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case o

Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.

Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Chevrolet Luv Owners

These checks follow this Chevrolet Luv's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Chevrolet Luv.

  • the lights — “registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources”

    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.

  • the windscreen — “windscreen damaged”

    Check the driver’s side of the screen within the swept area for chips and cracks; anything larger than 10mm in the driver’s central view is a fail. Most chips can be resin-repaired for far less than a new screen.

  • the suspension joints — “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.

Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Chevrolet Luv. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chevrolet Luv MOT & Reliability

What is the Chevrolet Luv MOT pass rate?

67.9% of the 53 recorded Chevrolet Luv MOT tests ended in a pass, −13.1 percentage points below the national average. 58.5% of those passed on the first attempt.

Which Chevrolet Luv model years pass the MOT most often?

2005 is the strongest Chevrolet Luv year on record at 67.9%, while 2005 is the weakest at 67.9%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.

What are the most common Chevrolet Luv MOT failures?

The most recorded Chevrolet Luv failures are "Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources" and "Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view" — together around 21% of tests, mostly in the Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment section.