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2004 Chevrolet Ssr MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Ssr models manufactured in 2004, based on 108 real MOT test results.

87.0%
Pass Rate
13.0%
Fail Rate
108
Total Tests
33,310
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2004 Chevrolet Ssr MOT Analysis

The 2004 Chevrolet Ssr has an MOT pass rate of 87.0% based on 108 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 33,310 miles on the odometer. With a 13.0% failure rate, the 2004 Ssr is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2004 Chevrolet Ssr is Brakes, responsible for 3.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Suspension is the second most common issue at 1.9%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 1.9%.

Top failures specific to 2004 models only. The overall Ssr page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes3.7%4
2Suspension1.9%2
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.9%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 33,310 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes1.11% per 10K miSuspension0.56% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.56% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes1.113.7%4
Suspension0.561.9%2
Lamps & Electrical0.561.9%2

Mileage Statistics

33,310
Mean
16,318
Median
9,804
25th Percentile
44,444
75th Percentile
3.90% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2004 Chevrolet Ssr has an MOT pass rate of 87.0% based on 108 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 33,310 miles on the odometer. With a 13.0% failure rate, the 2004 Ssr is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2004 Chevrolet Ssr, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 33,310 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Brakes — 3.7% of failures

Brakes issues account for 3.7% of MOT failures on 2004 Chevrolet Ssr models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Suspension — 1.9% of failures

Suspension issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 2004 Chevrolet Ssr models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 1.9% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 2004 Chevrolet Ssr models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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