2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · LS09 ULO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in September 2025 at 80,480 miles, but the test revealed multiple ongoing issues that indicate a deteriorating condition rather than improvement. The same corrosion on both offside brake pipes, first flagged in 2023 and still present in 2025, shows no remedial action has been taken. New advisories for binding front brakes and a corroded, grease-covered offside rear brake pipe confirm the braking system remains compromised. The inner sill corrosion, previously severe enough to cause a fail in 2023, is still present and classified as a structural concern, though not yet critical. This is not a case of minor wear—it is a pattern of deferred maintenance. The recorded mileage of 80,480 over 17 years averages just under 4,750 miles annually, which is low for the vehicle’s age and suggests limited use. However, the gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests is normal, while the jump from 74,779 to 76,539 miles in one year, then 77,740 in 2024, and finally 80,480 in 2025, indicates a sharp increase in usage over the last three years. This sudden rise in mileage, following years of low annual use, raises questions about whether the car was stored for long periods before being driven more intensively, potentially accelerating wear on components that had been sitting idle. A buyer must inspect the offside sill structure closely for further corrosion, as it has progressed from a fail to a persistent advisory and could compromise structural integrity if left unchecked. The brake pipes on the offside are visibly degraded and coated in grease—a clear sign of neglect—and should be replaced immediately, as they risk sudden failure. The binding front brakes, noted in three consecutive tests, suggest worn calipers or seized slides, not just pad wear. The tyres were previously failed for low tread and cracking, and while not mentioned in 2025, their age and the car’s history make them suspect. The steering linkage ball joint, flagged for slight play in 2022, has not been rechecked since and may have worsened. Any purchase should be contingent on a full mechanical inspection focused on corrosion, brake system integrity, and suspension wear.