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FY09 FVU

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,832 mi
Last recorded62,832 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 FVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 62,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s mirror surround.

deterioration front exhaust flexy

o/s front fog light not working.

Fail 27 Apr 2022 35,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

damage to n/s mirror surround.

deterioration front exhaust flexy

o/s front fog light not working.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,062 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 34,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 30,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,007 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,760 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minimal ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 22,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minimal ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,747 miles

slight wear in steering rack ends.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,606 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 13,454 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,852 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 FVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

FY09 FVU is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FY09 FVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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