Chevrolet Corvette MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Chevrolet Corvette. Check any Corvette by registration number below.

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90.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.8%

vs Chevrolet Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Chevrolet Corvette — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chevrolet Corvette has an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, which is 9.8 percentage points above the Chevrolet brand average of 80.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Corvette is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Chevrolet Corvette, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Chevrolet Corvette performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 30 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.7%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

2019

Based on 74 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

20k mi

2018

Based on 58 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 5yr

23k mi

2017

Based on 140 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.9%

2016

Based on 79 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.5%

2015

Based on 132 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

3.9%

2014

Based on 85 vehicles

69.4%Average

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

51.8%

Mileage at 10yr

40k mi

2013

Based on 41 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 10yr

57k mi

2008

Based on 39 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

2007

Based on 58 vehicles

84.5%Good

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

37.1%

2006

Based on 62 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

19.0%

2005

Based on 53 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

2.9%

2004

Based on 72 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

10.3%

2003

Based on 69 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

2002

Based on 93 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 10yr

110k mi

2000

Based on 32 vehicles

84.4%Good

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Retest Rate

11.8%

1999

Based on 45 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

1998

Based on 57 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

1996

Based on 36 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 474 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Chevrolet average: 80.4%

Mileage at 5yr

45k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

16.7%

Front Nearside

10.0%

Offside

6.7%

Other Chevrolet Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Captiva

71.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick-up

69.2% pass rate

Chevrolet Camaro

95.9% pass rate

Chevrolet Astro

57.8% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick Up

85.5% pass rate

Chevrolet Motorhome

76.7% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chevrolet Corvette MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Corvette?

The average MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Corvette is 90.3% compared to the Chevrolet average of 80.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Chevrolet Corvette?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 90.3%, the Chevrolet Corvette is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Chevrolet Corvette?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Chevrolet Corvette?

Typical mileage for the Chevrolet Corvette: 24,865 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Corvette to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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