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FJ13 YEF

2013 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,600 mi
Last recorded53,600 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Aveo48,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 YEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 53,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,038 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 51,963 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,746 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,939 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 47,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,992 miles

Nearside Front bumper and Wing in poor condition

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 45,982 miles

Emissions not tested Front exhaust flexi blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front bumper and Wing in poor condition

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 44,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front minor damage to wing and bumper

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 44,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front minor damage to wing and bumper

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,022 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,841 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 28,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FJ13 YEF is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ13 YEF, 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.

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What year was FJ13 YEF registered?

FJ13 YEF is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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