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EA59 SWF

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 SWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 74,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,082 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR NEAR THE DRUMS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,009 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR NEAR THE DRUMS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,376 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 68,376 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 65,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 49,285 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 44,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,005 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,518 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres are worn down to 2.5mm and o/s/front is wearing on the inside edge

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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EA59 SWF is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA59 SWF, 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 EA59 SWF registered?

EA59 SWF is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is EA59 SWF safe to buy?

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