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FV58 VLH

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

55,959 mi
Last recorded55,959 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 VLH
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,959 miles

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2021 55,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

hand brake lever travel

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,226 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 44,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,673 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 36,673 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slight distortion

Fail 24 Mar 2015 33,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre slight distortion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,287 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

offside front tyre sidewall has cuts/damage

offside rear tyre in a poor condition slight distortion

Fail 28 Mar 2014 31,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

interior mirror missing

offside front tyre sidewall has cuts/damage

offside rear tyre in a poor condition slight distortion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 29,955 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 29,045 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 29,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,499 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 25,497 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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FV58 VLH is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FV58 VLH, 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 FV58 VLH registered?

FV58 VLH is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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