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BV09 RUO

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 RUO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 89,972 miles

surface rust build up on suspension componenets

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,740 miles

Offside Front tie rod inner has slight play

oil leak

surface rust

Pass 13 Oct 2023 89,546 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,357 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,339 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Fog lamps shows white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,946 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 86,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 86,270 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 83,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,957 miles

o/s steering arm has slight movement/play within its fixing

Fail 23 Mar 2017 71,790 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,570 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,073 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,757 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 33,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyre valves have been in contact with wheel trims causing a small groove in the valves

play in offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,677 miles

all four tyre valves have been in contact with wheel trims causing a small groove in the valves

play in offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,002 miles

slight play steering osf

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 RUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUO, 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 RUO is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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