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SH61 XKN

2011 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,086 mi
Last recorded117,086 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Chevrolet Aveo45,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 XKN
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,086 miles

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 109,164 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 109,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 107,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,122 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 95,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,849 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,713 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases s piece from cat to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,683 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,439 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 65,439 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 36,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 26,860 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 18,426 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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SH61 XKN is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH61 XKN, 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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SH61 XKN is a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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