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SB13 VBU

2013 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,134 mi
Last recorded78,134 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Aveo48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,134 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 78,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe / rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,108 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 73,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,187 miles

slight play in near side front top mounting

Fail 10 Jun 2024 68,187 miles

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight play in near side front top mounting

Pass 18 May 2023 63,463 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 58,748 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 58,748 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,181 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 54,175 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,403 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,026 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,193 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 37,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,138 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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SB13 VBU is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VBU, 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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What year was SB13 VBU registered?

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

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