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FV09 RCF

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,397 mi
Last recorded93,397 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 RCF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 93,397 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,739 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 84,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,858 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 76,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 58,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper top strut play

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

Offside Front Upper top strut play

Fail 11 May 2021 58,683 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper top strut play

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

Offside Front Upper top strut play

Pass 19 Jun 2020 54,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

O/S front outer drive shaft gaiter is leaking grease slightly

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,223 miles

O/S outer CV gaiter is leaking grease slightly

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 50,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, front sections (1.1.11 (c))

O/S outer CV gaiter is leaking grease slightly

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,171 miles

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)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated and split

Fail 24 Jun 2017 37,095 miles

Offside front brake application uneven slower to react 54% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

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)

Offside wiper blade deteriorated and split

Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,791 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 30,791 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 24,863 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,863 miles

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)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 6,050 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 RCF is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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