2009 Chevrolet Aveo 1.4L Petrol · SL09 UHR
2009 Chevrolet Aveo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/05/2009. Recorded mileage 65,847 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET AVEO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1399cc
SL09 UHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 65,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SL09 UHR Mileage History
- 02/08/202359,326 mi
- 31/07/202464,221 mi+4,895 mi
- 01/08/202464,242 mi+21 mi
- 05/08/202565,838 mi+1,596 mi
- 07/08/202565,847 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL09 UHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Chevrolet Aveo (SL09 UHR) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Fuel pipe insecure pump at rear axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner sill (2.3 (a) ”.
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.