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BN59 SXW

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Yellow Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 SXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 97,411 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle,

Fail 28 Sep 2024 97,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,314 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 89,314 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,051 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 81,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,475 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,141 miles

front inner discs corroded slightly

fuel filter corroded

rear wiper worn

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,213 miles

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Sump plug corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2019 69,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre flat (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside front tyre close to limit

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Rear tyres close to limit

Sump plug corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2018 64,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,842 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,746 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 32,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,709 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

body work damage to near side

both front tyres wearing inner edges

near side outer sill damaged

side wall damage to near side front and near side rear tyres

surface splits to near side rear tyre inner side wall

Fail 18 Sep 2013 28,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body work damage to near side

both front tyres wearing inner edges

near side outer sill damaged

side wall damage to near side front and near side rear tyres

surface splits to near side rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 29 Sep 2012 22,479 miles

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

accident damage n/s door & sill

Fail 29 Sep 2012 22,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage n/s door & sill

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 SXW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Yellow 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 BN59 SXW, 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 SXW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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