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GY11 EMJ

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,715 mi
Last recorded43,715 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 EMJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 43,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal has alot of free play

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2025 43,714 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mout (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal has alot of free play

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2024 36,939 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2024 36,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2023 30,635 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 30,635 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2022 27,441 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2020 19,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 13,142 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 13,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,265 miles

nearside rear brake has a slight bind condition

Pass 10 Mar 2016 9,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 5,590 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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GY11 EMJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY11 EMJ, 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 GY11 EMJ registered?

GY11 EMJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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