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SA61 LJX

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,832 mi
Last recorded52,832 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 LJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING HAS PLAY WHEN SUSPENSION IS HANGING DOWN AND HAS SMALL PLAY WHEN NORMAL DRIVING POSITION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING HAS PLAY WHEN SUSPENSION IS HANGING DOWN AND HAS SMALL PLAY WHEN NORMAL DRIVING POSITION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,829 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible NO DIP BEAM LINE (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT CAT TO FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING HAS PLAY WHEN SUSPENSION IS HANGING DOWN AND HAS SMALL PLAY WHEN NORMAL DRIVING POSITION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened TOP MOUNTING HAS PLAY WHEN SUSPENSION IS HANGING DOWN AND HAS SMALL PLAY WHEN NORMAL DRIVING POSITION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 50,231 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 50,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear 2 of 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,454 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 44,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 40,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 40,459 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 33,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,841 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 18,841 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 14,952 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 14,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SA61 LJX is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA61 LJX, 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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SA61 LJX is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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