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GJ61 ELO

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,078 mi
Last recorded37,078 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ELO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

exhaust flexible joint damaged but not leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,421 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 33,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slightly binding

Fail 11 Aug 2020 31,780 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached from ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall (3mm tread at lowest point) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

check alternator belt[s]

Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,320 miles

Brake fluid low

Offside Rear Tyre has damaged to outer side wall

Power steering fluid low

Fail 4 Aug 2017 21,320 miles

Brake fluid low

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has damaged to outer side wall

Power steering fluid low

Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 14,222 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,518 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Aug 2014 11,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GJ61 ELO is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 45,773 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 GJ61 ELO, 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 15 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ61 ELO registered?

GJ61 ELO is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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