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DY59 FCE

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,039 mi
Last recorded81,039 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 FCE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,039 miles

Central Front small oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,037 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front small oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 79,994 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,015 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 76,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 72,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 72,308 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 66,099 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 66,098 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 54,092 miles

edge wear at nearside rear tyre and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

front exhaust flexi pipe corroding

movement at both front MacPherson strut top mountings

offside rear tyre slight tread cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear wiper blade split

slight weak return at offside front seatbelt

Fail 22 Oct 2016 54,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

edge wear at offside front tyre and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

front exhaust flexi pipe corroding

movement at both front MacPherson strut top mountings

offside rear tyre slight tread cracking and wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear wiper blade split

scoring at nearside front brake disc

slight weak return at offside front seatbelt

Pass 21 Oct 2015 48,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre ( general wear @2.5mm limit 1.6mm )

items removed from centre drivers view prior to test

rear wiper blade splitting

weak return at offside front seat belt

Fail 21 Oct 2015 48,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre ( general wear @2.5mm limit 1.6mm )

items removed from centre drivers view prior to test

rear wiper blade splitting

weak return at offside front seat belt

Pass 21 Oct 2014 41,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

irregular feel/wear at nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2013 33,426 miles

imbalance at rear brakes during rbt test.

nail in tread at offside rear tyre. [repaired].

sat nav/phone holder within zone B but not considered to affect drivers view.

wipers poo.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,821 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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DY59 FCE is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DY59 FCE, 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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DY59 FCE is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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