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BN59 ABU

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,821 mi
Last recorded163,821 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 ABU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 163,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 158,565 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,748 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,302 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 78,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 78,514 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 2mm low reserve and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 69,120 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn fulcrum point (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 2mm low reserve and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately pivot point to lower arm (2.4.A.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 61,732 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately pivot point to lower arm (2.4.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,102 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 53,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,636 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 45,636 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,148 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 27,238 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,841 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 16,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BN59 ABU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver 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 BN59 ABU, 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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BN59 ABU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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