2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · CK09 GJZ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT status, but the maintenance history reveals a period of significant structural and safety failures. While the most recent test in April 2024 at 96,849 miles passed with no recorded defects, this followed a major failure just two days prior. The trend suggests that while the vehicle is capable of meeting minimum standards when repairs are addressed, it has suffered from a reactive approach to critical maintenance rather than preventative upkeep. At approximately 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 96,849 miles represents a low annual average of roughly 5,700 miles. There is a notable gap in usage patterns between March 2023 and April 2024, where the car covered approximately 20,000 miles in a single year. This spike in relatively low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components and structural metal, which suffer from age-related oxidation rather than mechanical wear from high mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the nearside front sub-frame, which was flagged as seriously corroded and weakened during the April 2024 failure. Despite the passing grade since, structural integrity remains the primary concern for a vehicle of this age. Additionally, the steering rack should be examined for play, as the records show a recurring history of inner joint wear and perished gaiters across both 2022 and 2024. Finally, the safety equipment and suspension components require verification. The history notes multiple failures related to seat belt buckles and the supplementary restraint system warning lamp. Given the previous reports of a rough rear wheel bearing and worn suspension arm bushes, a test drive to check for lateral knocks or uneven handling is necessary to ensure these mechanical issues have not recurred since the last inspection.