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AO59 XCL

2009 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Aveo48,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XCL
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 70,157 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,299 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 65,220 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 60,649 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,701 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,890 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 49,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,849 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 46,849 miles

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

wishbone rear bushes worn and splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Fail 8 Sep 2018 43,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 40,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in OS steering / suspension

Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,928 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 36,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,675 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,104 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,453 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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AO59 XCL is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AO59 XCL, 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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AO59 XCL is a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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