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E257 JOY

2013 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,453 mi
Last recorded37,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Aveo48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 JOY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 37,453 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 35,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 33,881 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 33,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 32,083 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 30,861 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 29,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre shard of glass stuck in tread ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 28,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

clutch slave cylinder pipe has slight weeping of fluid

Pass 1 Feb 2019 27,191 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 27,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 25,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,059 miles

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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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E257 JOY is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 48,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 E257 JOY, 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 13 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E257 JOY registered?

E257 JOY is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is E257 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 JOY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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