Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Chevrolet Trax?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Chevrolet Trax?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Chevrolet Trax?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Chevrolet Trax vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

35% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Trax reliable?

Based on MOT data from 534 vehicles, the 2014 Chevrolet Trax has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Trax?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Chevrolet Trax are: Oil leak, but not excessive (70.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (55.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (54.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Chevrolet Trax?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Chevrolet Trax (2014)

534 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.3% first-time pass rate

2014 Chevrolet Trax

CarHunch analysed 534 real MOT records for the 2014 Chevrolet Trax. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Chevrolet Trax passes its MOT just above the UK average at 82.3%, which is respectable, but the dangerous defect rate of 35% is a serious red flag—more than one in three of these vehicles have suffered a safety-critical failure at some point. Petrol and diesel versions perform identically (both around 82%), so fuel choice won't affect your reliability odds.

These Trax have covered a modest 49,500 miles at the median, which is reasonable for a ten-year-old car, yet they're still racking up an average of 2.1 failures per test, suggesting systemic weakness rather than age-related wear. With 12.4 advisories per vehicle on average, expect ongoing maintenance costs; before you commit to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake systems, suspension, and steering components where dangerous defects cluster.

The 2014 Chevrolet Trax has a decent first-time pass rate (82.3%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

35%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.1

Over 10.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

50k

Middle half: 39k–63k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 12.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 534 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 534 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 70.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre wear 55.7%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 29.3%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 12.7%

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt · Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated · Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Chevrolet Trax

Based on MOT data from 534 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 35% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (69%)	368	82.4%	2.07
Diesel (31%)	165	82.1%	2.18

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,632 Chevrolet Trax vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 25%

408

Black 19.4%

317

Blue 19.1%

312

Grey 12.3%

200

Red 11.5%

187

Silver 8.6%

141

Brown 4.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Chevrolet Trax vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

49,547

typical

39,222

low mileage

63,107

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Chevrolet Trax vehicles fall between 39,222 and 63,107 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 39,222 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 39,222–63,107 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Chevrolet Traxs sit.

⚠ Over 85,194 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Chevrolet Trax — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Chevrolet Traxs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 446 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.1

Avg failures per vehicle

12.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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