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FY09 FVF

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,241 mi
Last recorded81,241 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside 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 to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 79,055 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 74,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 74,593 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,610 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 67,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 55,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,785 miles

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

n/s front frog lamp not working

n/s front shock absorber damp of oil

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 45,785 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s front side lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake lever has slight side to side movement

n/s front frog lamp not working

n/s front shock absorber damp of oil

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 35,551 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 35,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 26,442 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 16,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,864 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,029 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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FY09 FVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY09 FVF, 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 FY09 FVF registered?

FY09 FVF is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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