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FV09 FCP

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 FCP
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 85,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 84,862 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 84,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 84,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Rear fuel filter is slightly corroded

Rear Both nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing (cracking) no cords visble at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2021 84,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

Offside Rear fuel filter is slightly corroded

Rear Both nearside and offside rear tyres are perishing (cracking) no cords visble at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,065 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside and nearside top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

center silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2019 83,600 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 83,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,150 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 78,021 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,268 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 62,170 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 53,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,975 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 34,855 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 May 2012 24,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 24,384 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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FV09 FCP is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 FV09 FCP, 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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FV09 FCP is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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