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AO09 AEA

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,438 mi
Last recorded91,438 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 AEA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 91,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits all readings very high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 46,327 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 46,327 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 41,141 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,192 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt has plucking

Rear surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2023 35,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt has plucking

Rear surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 28,804 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Red in colour (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,367 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 27,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,967 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 24,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 5 Mar 2018 21,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,799 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,545 miles

Nearside Front tyre perish cracked

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges and perish cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges and perish cracked

slight lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,312 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has slight perish cracks

Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,890 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

N/s/r tyre slightly perish cracked

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Slight lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2013 10,399 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,297 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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AO09 AEA is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO09 AEA, 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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AO09 AEA is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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