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HJ61 ZYU

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,677 mi
Last recorded74,677 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 ZYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,977 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

fuel cap flap temporary secured

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2024 65,976 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

fuel cap flap temporary secured

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,375 miles

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

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

fuel cap flap temporary secured

offside rear light lens damaged

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 10 Feb 2023 59,374 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

fuel cap flap temporary secured

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear light lens damaged

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,101 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 53,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 48,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2021 48,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,874 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged outer cover

Fail 27 Jan 2020 44,874 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lens damaged outer cover

Pass 15 Feb 2019 40,255 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 40,255 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 26,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,959 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

rear brakes slightly dragging

wiper blades smeary

Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,967 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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HJ61 ZYU is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ61 ZYU, 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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HJ61 ZYU is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 15 October 2011.

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