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BN09 YSW

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YSW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 May 2024 76,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 May 2023 60,335 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 60,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,565 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 50,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,602 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 43,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just meets requirement of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just meets requirement of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2018 33,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM AND DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL-NOT EXPOSING CORD (4.1.E.1)

Offside STEERING ARM SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 18 Mar 2017 29,420 miles

Front pads appear low (inner)

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

Offside Front Steering arm (rack) has slight play when wheels elevated from floor

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,694 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 25,693 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Mar 2014 18,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 13,996 miles

Airbag deactivated for child seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2013 13,996 miles

Airbag deactivated for child seat

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,337 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 10,147 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside 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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BN09 YSW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN09 YSW, 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 YSW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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