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EA09 VYL

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,432 mi
Last recorded117,432 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 VYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,432 miles

Engine idle speed is irractic

Front exhaust flexi is in poor condition

Fuel filler hose is deteriorating

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 117,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tick over erratic

Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 109,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,742 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,742 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,219 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel, within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of the tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,642 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 50,642 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,353 miles

Nearside Front has slight side wall damage but no cords showing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,774 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,111 miles

Rear wiper perished

Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wiper perished

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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EA09 VYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EA09 VYL, 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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What year was EA09 VYL registered?

EA09 VYL is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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