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BF59 JYU

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 JYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 50,447 miles

Fuel filter very rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm back bush split a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber cracking a lot and very deep close to going to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber cracking in tread a bit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 48,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 48,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,405 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,164 miles

Axle bushes worn in centre

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm ish and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever racket after 6 clicks not as loud only when pulling on slow ?

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracking on edges of tread a bit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured A bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 41,164 miles

Axle bushes worn in centre

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm ish and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever racket after 6 clicks not as loud only when pulling on slow ?

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Fault with bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber cracking on edges of tread a bit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured A bit pale (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 39,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 36,439 miles

Rear tailgate dose not open

Fail 14 Feb 2019 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear tailgate dose not open

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,140 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 32,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,120 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 29,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 26,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 23,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 22,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,804 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 19,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 15,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 15,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Aveo?

Based on 241,765 MOT tests across 16,397 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,693
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
16,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,014
Stop lamp not working 3,430
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,383
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,808
Registration plate lamp not working 2,373
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BF59 JYU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,014 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 JYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Aveo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF59 JYU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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