2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · GN59 KMA
2009 Chevrolet Aveo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 146,349 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET AVEO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN59 KMA Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 146,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN59 KMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (GN59 KMA) between November 2012 and August 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))”.
GN59 KMA Mileage History
- 29/11/201245,568 mi
- 29/11/201245,568 mi
- 27/11/201356,346 mi+10,778 mi
- 27/11/201356,346 mi
- 03/12/201471,537 mi+15,191 mi
- 13/11/201587,500 mi+15,963 mi
- 30/11/2016101,953 mi+14,453 mi
- 22/11/2017103,747 mi+1,794 mi
- 05/11/2018103,806 mi+59 mi
- 20/11/2019103,860 mi+54 mi
- 16/11/2020104,116 mi+256 mi
- 16/11/2020104,116 mi
- 16/11/2021106,093 mi+1,977 mi
- 09/11/2022107,071 mi+978 mi
- 09/11/2022107,071 mi
- 14/10/2023107,686 mi+615 mi
- 16/10/2023107,687 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2024125,925 mi+18,238 mi
- 27/08/2024125,926 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2025146,349 mi+20,423 mi
Average of roughly 7,935 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Aveo
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Common Problems: CHEVROLET AVEO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR Valve and Sensor Faults(Moderate)
The engine management system frequently throws codes for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) or oxygen sensors, often caused by soot buildup.
- Clutch and Gear Linkage Wear(Moderate)
The manual gearshift linkage can become vague and floppy as the cables and bushes wear. The clutch pedal pivot can also weaken, leading to difficulty selecting gears.
- Coil Spring and Suspension Wear(Moderate)
Front coil springs can snap, and suspension bushes and drop links wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocks and vague handling.
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- EGR Valve and Sensor FaultsModerate
The engine management system frequently throws codes for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) or oxygen sensors, often caused by soot buildup.
- Clutch and Gear Linkage WearModerate
The manual gearshift linkage can become vague and floppy as the cables and bushes wear. The clutch pedal pivot can also weaken, leading to difficulty selecting gears.
- Coil Spring and Suspension WearModerate
Front coil springs can snap, and suspension bushes and drop links wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocks and vague handling.
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