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VK59 LUW

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,749 mi
Last recorded101,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 LUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,749 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 101,749 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,394 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 31 Oct 2022 95,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 8 Nov 2021 89,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,553 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 85,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 80,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexi blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,175 miles

Nearside Front strut top worn

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

Offside Front strut top worn

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,675 miles

Front number plate deteiorating

Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,675 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate deteiorating

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,324 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and near limit

front brake pads low

front flex pipe poor condition,change soon

Pass 17 Aug 2015 56,571 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,571 miles

both front brakes slightly juddering

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,891 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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VK59 LUW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 48,476 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 VK59 LUW, 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 17 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK59 LUW is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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