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CA09 VLR

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,608 mi
Last recorded108,608 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 VLR
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2023 108,608 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 98,202 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 98,202 miles

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

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 Dec 2021 87,651 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 87,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,540 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2019 67,588 miles

Slight play in end of steering rack.

Fail 16 May 2019 67,588 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light comes on when sidelight switched on. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in end of steering rack.

Pass 21 May 2018 62,636 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 62,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 58,736 miles

Both rear tyres are close to the limit & o/s has a nail in the tread.

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

Fail 11 May 2017 58,736 miles

Both rear tyres are close to the limit & o/s has a nail in the tread.

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both. (1.8)

O/s front fog lamp is not working.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,792 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 27,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 7,207 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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CA09 VLR is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CA09 VLR, 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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CA09 VLR is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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