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SB62 VAU

2013 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Aveo48,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 VAU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 85,678 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corrode through on front of frame significant other corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened significant corrosion to both rear drums (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak radiator and coolant housing nearside of cylinder head ()

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms and rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 78,464 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 78,462 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,421 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,218 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 63,304 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 63,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,947 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,320 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 50,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,732 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 43,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,732 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,487 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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SB62 VAU is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB62 VAU, 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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SB62 VAU is a 2013 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 14 January 2013.

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