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Chevrolet Aveo

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,206 cc

LM09 LSEMOT history

LM09 LSE is a black petrol Chevrolet Aveo first used on 12 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2026
Mileage
114,565 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM09 LSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Aveo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,206 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM09 LSE was last recorded at 114,565 miles on 6 Sept 2025, 2,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,897 miles · 28 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,668 miles
Average per year
7,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,565 miles
  • 2023 – 111,897 miles
  • 2022 – 103,320 miles
  • 2021 – 97,842 miles
  • 2020 – 87,612 miles
  • 2019 – 70,931 miles
  • 2018 – 66,051 miles
  • 2016 – 51,258 miles
  • 2015 – 41,631 miles
  • 2014 – 29,799 miles
  • 2013 – 23,258 miles
  • 2012 – 18,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing but not adversely affecting driver's view.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,565 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,565 miles
    Test number
    671299660765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing but not adversely affecting driver's view.
  2. Fail114,565 miles (+2,668)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,565 miles
    Test number
    328032590578
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing but not adversely affecting driver's view.
  3. Pass111,897 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    189284053622
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail111,897 miles (+8,577)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,897 miles
    Test number
    830302778547
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi section (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure Exhaust insecure due to flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass103,320 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    171016227245
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil +Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
  6. Fail103,320 miles (+5,478)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    946364206150
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil +Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel
  7. Pass97,842 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,842 miles
    Test number
    865413642906
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInside windscreen drivers rear view non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system flixi section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever little reserve travel
  8. Fail97,842 miles (+49)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,842 miles
    Test number
    214012332196
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInside windscreen drivers rear view non obligatory mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust system flixi section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever little reserve travel
  9. Fail97,793 miles (+10,181)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    259997253218
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) arm balljoint (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass87,612 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,612 miles
    Test number
    461085564780
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe corroded(flexi)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail87,608 miles (+16,677)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    762826539570
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Not positioned in the carrier and terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe corroded(flexi)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass70,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    959718228119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,930 miles (+4,879)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,930 miles
    Test number
    738677769899
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  14. Pass66,051 miles (+14,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,051 miles
    Test number
    786661216382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass51,258 miles (+9,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    307753074347
    • AdvisoryBrake lights may need attention soon
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass41,631 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,631 miles
    Test number
    236955105460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,572 miles (+11,773)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,572 miles
    Test number
    858313405164
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has inside, sidewall cracks
  18. Pass29,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    568680894088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,799 miles (+29)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    738750094072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass29,770 miles (+6,512)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,770 miles
    Test number
    829573484080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil on min mark
  21. Fail23,258 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,258 miles
    Test number
    179884493478
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass23,258 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,258 miles
    Test number
    988574693052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,541 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,541 miles
    Test number
    945479442152
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass18,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,541 miles
    Test number
    947349442103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM09 LSE

Does LM09 LSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM09 LSE expired on 5 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM09 LSE?
The MOT on LM09 LSE expired on 5 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM09 LSE done?
LM09 LSE was recorded at 114,565 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2025, an average of 7,233 miles a year.
Has LM09 LSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM09 LSE has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LM09 LSE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM09 LSE find?
LM09 LSE passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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