2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · LL59 VXX

The 2009 Chevrolet Aveo presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 92,246 miles passed, but the tester flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both front corners. This is a recurring theme. The January 2025 test at 84,009 miles also flagged worn front suspension arm bushes and slight play in the nearside front ball joint. The trend is not worsening dramatically, but it is not resolving either. Basic suspension components are deteriorating steadily rather than being replaced proactively. The car appears to be running on original or very aged front-end components. The mileage pattern is unusual. Between 8 December 2022 at 79,507 miles and 20 November 2023 at 82,376 miles, the car covered just 2,869 miles in nearly a full year. Then it sat for over a year before the January 2025 test at 84,009 miles, adding only 1,633 miles. The final jump to 92,246 miles by December 2025 is a sharp increase of 8,237 miles in under twelve months. This suggests a period of very light use or storage, followed by a sudden increase in activity. Low annual mileage of roughly 5,426 miles is not inherently a benefit if the car has been sitting for long periods, as tyres, seals, and brake components can deteriorate from age and lack of use rather than wear. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and braking system during any physical inspection. The repeated advisories on suspension arm bushes and ball joints point to tired front-end components that will likely need replacement soon. The November 2023 failure at 82,374 miles revealed a binding offside rear brake, a split offside CV boot, a rough front wheel bearing, and a loose anti-roll bar ball joint. Several of these were rectified before the retest nine days later, but the underlying pattern suggests the car has not been maintained to a high standard. Check the offside rear caliper for binding and the nearside driveshaft boot for any fresh splits or grease loss. Inspect the subframe and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as a 2009 supermini with this history may have spent time standing on damp ground. The tyre pressures were flagged as underinflated in December 2022, a minor but telling sign that basic weekly checks were likely neglected. Budget for front suspension rebuild work and a thorough brake inspection before committing to purchase.