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BN09 RPY

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,241 mi
Last recorded89,241 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 RPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 89,241 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 89,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 85,920 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 85,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,223 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 78,188 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Long front to rear pipe at nylon clip half way along straight run of pipes. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rear rubber-bush starting to unbond from outer metal-sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,779 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear flange into silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 63,278 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front wishbone inner rear bush un-bonded from outer metal sleeve. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear flange into silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,568 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 58,478 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play Track-rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

Both front leg-top mountings have sideways movement when wheels are raised. No movement can be found when wheels are resting on ground.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,893 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 53,837 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,895 miles

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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BN09 RPY is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN09 RPY, 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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BN09 RPY is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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