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MK61 TKJ

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,962 mi
Last recorded129,962 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 TKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 129,962 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 129,962 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 127,280 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play

Fail 13 Oct 2023 124,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play

Pass 6 Oct 2022 121,937 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 121,937 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,692 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,843 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both left side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,186 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,570 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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MK61 TKJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK61 TKJ, 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 MK61 TKJ registered?

MK61 TKJ is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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