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EK11 VCU

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,724 mi
Last recorded56,724 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 VCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 56,724 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 56,724 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 54,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 54,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe deteriorated to excess/leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear rubber bush deteriorated/de-bonded to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 52,154 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to inspect buckle due to child seat fitted to O/S/R obscuring access to buckle. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe leaking. *Advise Replacement* (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet seams poor when operated.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 48,262 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,972 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 42,010 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 36,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake pads becoming worn

front number plate damaged

various damage around vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2017 27,470 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 23,452 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres slight uneven wear

offside rear tyre starting to flat spot

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2015 19,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,069 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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EK11 VCU is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 45,773 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 EK11 VCU, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK11 VCU is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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