2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,752 MOT tests in 2024. 44.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time44.8%
Failed or needed repairs55.2%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,752 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.7%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.5%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.0%
  2. Suspension34.3%
  3. Brakes30.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks13.3%
  5. Steering13.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.9%
  7. Body & chassis12.0%
  8. Tyres8.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?

In 2024, 44.8% of 2009 Chevrolet Aveo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,752 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Chevrolet Aveo?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).