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Chevrolet Malibu MOT Check

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

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86.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.1%

vs Chevrolet Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Chevrolet Malibu — MOT Reliability Overview

The Chevrolet Malibu has an average MOT pass rate of 86.5%, which is 6.1 percentage points above the Chevrolet brand average of 80.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Malibu is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Chevrolet Malibu, 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 Malibu performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 171 vehicles

98.2%Excellent
Chevrolet average: 80.4%
Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2012

Based on 177 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Chevrolet average: 80.4%

0

Based on 40 vehicles

67.5%Average
Chevrolet average: 80.4%
Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Other Chevrolet Models

Compare MOT reliability across Chevrolet models.

Chevrolet Captiva

71.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick-up

69.2% pass rate

Chevrolet Corvette

89.7% pass rate

Chevrolet Camaro

95.9% pass rate

Chevrolet Astro

57.8% pass rate

Chevrolet Pick Up

85.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Chevrolet Malibu MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Malibu?
The average MOT pass rate for the Chevrolet Malibu is 86.5% 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 Malibu?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Chevrolet Malibu reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.5%, the Chevrolet Malibu 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 Malibu?
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 Malibu?
Typical mileage for the Chevrolet Malibu: 116,210 miles at 5 years, 182,134 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Malibu to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Chevrolet Malibu's MOT History

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