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SM10 MLY

2010 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,709 mi
Last recorded32,709 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Aveo49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 MLY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 32,709 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI BURST

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 32,709 miles

Front Macpherson strut likely to fail BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST FLEXI BURST

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,810 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))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 31,810 miles

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

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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 30,642 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

upper shock mounts worn front

Pass 5 Sep 2022 29,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,624 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 25,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,147 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 18,147 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 17,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,389 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,148 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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SM10 MLY is a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 49,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM10 MLY, 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 16 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM10 MLY is a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 19 July 2010.

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