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GJ09 YFP

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,684 mi
Last recorded73,684 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 YFP
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 73,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 71,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 71,816 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 61,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,481 miles

Exhaust noisy Front flexie pipe (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rapid p309 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 58,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy Front flexie pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rapid p309 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,968 miles

nearside front strut/shock absorber slightly damp

Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,967 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front strut/shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,884 miles

front brake balance could be better

nearside front shock absorber has slight fluid leak

offside rear brake binding slightly

some slight play in offside front top suspension radial bearing

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear centre seat belt buckle damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,978 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear centre seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,970 miles

Centre seat belt catch damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

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

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 10 Jul 2015 30,970 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Centre seat belt catch damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

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

Play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,076 miles

front brake pads wearing low

some play in offside steering rack tie rod

suspect requires tracking check

Fail 20 Jul 2013 18,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both inner track rod arm all joints.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,290 miles

Slight play in both inner track rod arm all joints.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 12,493 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Noted nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Noted slight movement in offside front steering rack arm

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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GJ09 YFP is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ09 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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GJ09 YFP is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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