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BT09 AOU

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 AOU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 84,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 84,797 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 76,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 68,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 63,780 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 63,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,142 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 59,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 53,578 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 53,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 47,068 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,597 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,291 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 20,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,838 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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BT09 AOU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue 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 BT09 AOU, 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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BT09 AOU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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