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BV09 LGJ

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,039 mi
Last recorded75,039 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 75,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 75,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,073 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,117 miles

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

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

Offside washer jet is partially blocked

front exhaust is deteriorated and has a slight leak of gasses

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,295 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 66,295 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust corroded

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

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 63,426 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,679 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 60,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 55,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 55,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,089 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)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 8 Mar 2016 49,089 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)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,207 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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BV09 LGJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV09 LGJ, 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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BV09 LGJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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