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DY59 FCJ

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 85,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded and fuel filter ()

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,722 miles

Both front tyres are badly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,275 miles

Aftermarket exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 76,036 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 70,468 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,468 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 70,467 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,877 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 58,877 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,868 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 48,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 41,196 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r lens incomplete

Fail 9 Oct 2012 26,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r lens incomplete

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 FCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,476 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY59 FCJ, 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 FCJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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