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CA09 XMH

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,935 mi
Last recorded116,935 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 XMH
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 116,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 May 2024 101,189 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 101,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,981 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

engine oil sump corroded

general under body corrosion present

Fail 30 Mar 2023 93,981 miles

Rear axle corroded

engine oil sump corroded

general under body corrosion present

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 79,291 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 79,291 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,072 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 66,047 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tail gate lock sticking

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,231 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,997 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,912 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s front (2.7.3)

corrossion on rear axle

Fail 30 Oct 2017 44,906 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s front (2.7.3)

corrossion on rear axle

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,213 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Rear brake drums are slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 40,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle is slightly corroded

Rear brake drums are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,423 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,732 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 7,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XMH is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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