2009 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,244 Chevrolet Aveo cars first used in 2009 had an MOT in 2025, at about 16 years old, and 46.6% passed first time. That is below the 58.3% for all cars first used in 2009.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2009 Chevrolet Aveo cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2009 Chevrolet Aveo MOT failure items
2009 Chevrolet Aveo common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working11.4%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.8%
Stop lamp: not working8.4%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2009 Chevrolet Aveo advisories
2009 Chevrolet Aveo common advisories
ItemValue
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement21.0%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge20.7%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material20.0%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive14.4%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing13.2%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases11.2%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo faults by area
2009 Chevrolet Aveo faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment25.6%
Suspension22.5%
Brakes17.9%
Body, chassis, structure12.7%
Steering12.1%
Visibility11.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2009 Chevrolet Aveo recorded mileage
2009 Chevrolet Aveo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,24152,80071,900 miles90,600

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Chevrolet Aveo years

Chevrolet Aveo first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20131,15854.9%65.8%
20121,25855.3%63.5%
20101,05947.6%59.3%
20092,24446.6%58.3%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.