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SB13 VBN

2013 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

99,043 mi
Last recorded99,043 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Aveo48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 VBN
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,043 miles

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

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2026 99,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,211 miles

Engine oil low on dipstick

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump lug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2025 93,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low on dipstick

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump lug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,418 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 87,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 87,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,594 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 r15 H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres cracking within tread -195/65 r15 H

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 71,542 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 71,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,601 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 59,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,133 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,532 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 32,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB13 VBN is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 48,738 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 SB13 VBN, 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 13 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB13 VBN is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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