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BN61 YRL

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,595 mi
Last recorded59,595 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YRL
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 59,595 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 59,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,897 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 50,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 36,010 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 36,005 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 30,591 miles

nearside front tyre wear on edge

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,500 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 26,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,629 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 21,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,796 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,036 miles

boh front tyres perished

Fail 25 Sep 2017 17,036 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

boh front tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,900 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 14,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 12,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 8,999 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 8,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN61 YRL is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 45,773 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 BN61 YRL, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN61 YRL registered?

BN61 YRL is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is BN61 YRL safe to buy?

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