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FY09 FVJ

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,761 mi
Last recorded86,761 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 86,761 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 77,013 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 77,013 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working rear both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 70,092 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly o/s rear (1.3.1 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,151 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,269 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,437 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear nail

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,437 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear nail

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 99,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has slight side wall damage

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,480 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,012 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 28,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,250 miles

N/s/r tyre slightly cracking

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,615 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack & perish & wear on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,004 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 FVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

FY09 FVJ is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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