Skip to main content
Pass Your MOT

2005 Chevrolet Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2005, based on 477 real MOT test results.

63.1%
Pass Rate
36.9%
Fail Rate
477
Total Tests
69,632
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Unclassified cars tested in 2005. Want to see how cars built in 2005 hold up over time?

View 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified vintage page → (78.8% current pass rate)

2005 Chevrolet Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 63.1% based on 477 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 69,632 miles on the odometer. With a 36.9% failure rate, the 2005 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified is Brakes, responsible for 1.0% 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. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.6%. Noise, emissions and leaks follows at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

View as table
MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes1.0%5
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.6%3
3Noise, Emissions And Leaks0.6%3
4Steering0.6%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 69,632 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.

Brakes0.15% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.09% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.09% per 10K miSteering0.09% per 10K mi
View as table
Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes0.151.0%5
Lamps & Electrical0.090.6%3
Noise, emissions and leaks0.090.6%3
Steering0.090.6%3

Mileage Statistics

69,632
Mean
63,890
Median
46,586
25th Percentile
87,066
75th Percentile
5.30% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 63.1% based on 477 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 69,632 miles on the odometer. With a 36.9% failure rate, the 2005 Unclassified is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. 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). At 69,632 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Brakes — 1.0% of failures

Brakes issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified 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).

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.6% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified 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.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 0.6% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 2005 Chevrolet Unclassified models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

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

Share via WhatsApp Share on Facebook Report Issue