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CA09 MLZ

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,689 mi
Last recorded69,689 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 MLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,689 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 61,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 49,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jul 2023 49,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 43,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 35,263 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2021 35,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,996 miles

Front both sides upper shocker top mountings have slight play in bushes

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Offside Front Steering inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 16 Jul 2020 29,996 miles

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

Front both sides upper shocker top mountings have slight play in bushes

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Offside Front Steering inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,250 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 22 Jul 2019 23,250 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 21 Jul 2018 13,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,698 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 5,269 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 4,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 3,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 2,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,155 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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CA09 MLZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CA09 MLZ, 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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What year was CA09 MLZ registered?

CA09 MLZ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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