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SM59 USU

2010 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,445 mi
Last recorded53,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Aveo49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 USU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,445 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 53,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 51,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 49,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,979 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 46,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 40,590 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 40,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,680 miles

both front top strut mounts slight play

both front tyres

Pass 29 Dec 2014 26,622 miles

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

nsf tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

Pass 30 Dec 2013 19,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2013 12,647 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 12,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SM59 USU is a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SM59 USU, 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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SM59 USU is a 2010 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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