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FY59 YFP

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,777 mi
Last recorded109,777 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 109,777 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front&Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 107,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 104,307 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear covered by under seal spray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 102,190 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 98,252 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 98,146 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,971 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 93,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,407 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 91,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 82,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 70,322 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 69,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 51,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,802 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,595 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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FY59 YFP is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY59 YFP, 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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FY59 YFP is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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