Chevrolet Aveo
Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,206 cc
LR59 BYFMOT history
LR59 BYF is a silver petrol Chevrolet Aveo first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,346 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 52,346 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR59 BYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Aveo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,206 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR59 BYF was last recorded at 52,346 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 50,504 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,842 miles
- Average per year
- 2,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 52,346 miles
- 2023 – 49,472 miles
- 2022 – 46,934 miles
- 2021 – 44,393 miles
- 2020 – 40,905 miles
- 2019 – 39,341 miles
- 2018 – 38,751 miles
- 2017 – 38,058 miles
- 2016 – 37,184 miles
- 2015 – 36,098 miles
- 2014 – 34,677 miles
- 2013 – 32,156 miles
- 2012 – 24,977 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail52,346 miles
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked and blowing, passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper strut mounts, play noted both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly tight when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wrong way round
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, corroding in clip,near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi poor condition
- AdvisoryGrease in vicinity of offside front lower balljoint, no leaks seen
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail52,346 miles (+1,842)9 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,346 miles
- Test number
- 110458180022
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 55 15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked and blowing, passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper strut mounts, play noted both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly tight when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wrong way round
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, corroding in clip,near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi poor condition
- AdvisoryGrease in vicinity of offside front lower balljoint, no leaks seen
Pass50,504 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 50,504 miles
- Test number
- 162412467845
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass49,472 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 49,472 miles
- Test number
- 679810668508
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,472 miles (+2,538)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,472 miles
- Test number
- 612322352163
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass46,934 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 46,934 miles
- Test number
- 760893757354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail46,934 miles (+2,541)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,934 miles
- Test number
- 546822431449
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,393 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 44,393 miles
- Test number
- 188843524009
- AdvisoryFront suspension topmounts perished
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension topmount noisy
Fail44,370 miles (+3,465)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,370 miles
- Test number
- 892186983831
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront suspension topmounts perished
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension topmount noisy
Pass40,905 miles (+1,564)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 40,905 miles
- Test number
- 446273306092
- AdvisoryAll tyres heavily cracked and perished
Pass39,341 miles (+590)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 39,341 miles
- Test number
- 694104241319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,751 miles (+693)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 38,751 miles
- Test number
- 756566890161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,058 miles (+874)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,058 miles
- Test number
- 989062498689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,184 miles (+1,086)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 37,184 miles
- Test number
- 892964937155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,098 miles (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 36,098 miles
- Test number
- 256926443308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,677 miles (+2,521)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,677 miles
- Test number
- 297366914207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 32,156 miles
- Test number
- 888194423294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,156 miles (+7,179)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,156 miles
- Test number
- 728834823227
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass24,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 24,977 miles
- Test number
- 795604342235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR59 BYF
- Does LR59 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR59 BYF expired on 1 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR59 BYF?
- The MOT on LR59 BYF expired on 1 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR59 BYF done?
- LR59 BYF was recorded at 52,346 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,062 miles a year.
- Has LR59 BYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR59 BYF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR59 BYF 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 LR59 BYF find?
- LR59 BYF failed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 9 major defects and 10 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 16 more.
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