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BG09 UYW

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,136 mi
Last recorded126,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 UYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 126,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 126,136 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Boot lid NOT OPENING

Pass 29 Jan 2024 106,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread close to inner ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front /rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking 185//60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 102,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on rack possibly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure on rack possibly damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread close to inner ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front /rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking 185//60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 94,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,995 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 84,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 79,926 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 74,381 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,011 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f wheel damaged

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits

Fail 6 Sep 2014 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f wheel damaged

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,813 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 43,455 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BG09 UYW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG09 UYW, 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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BG09 UYW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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