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CA09 VLS

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,840 mi
Last recorded91,840 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,840 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes heavily corroded near to flexi join areas (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres perished inside tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2020 91,840 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm - rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes heavily corroded near to flexi join areas (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres perished inside tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/inner sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,315 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2019 86,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,137 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability BOTH (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,129 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 72,129 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,700 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear thin inner edges.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage noted on n/s/r seat belt.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 57,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs starting to wear thin inner edges.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage noted on n/s/r seat belt.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 39,779 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 29,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,917 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 VLS is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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