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Chevrolet Aveo

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,206 cc

V5 BJAMOT history

V5 BJA is a grey petrol Chevrolet Aveo first used on 4 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,075 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Aveo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,206 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BJA was last recorded at 74,075 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,073 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,075 miles
  • 2025 – 73,548 miles
  • 2024 – 72,727 miles
  • 2023 – 71,894 miles
  • 2022 – 71,131 miles
  • 2021 – 69,530 miles
  • 2020 – 64,512 miles
  • 2019 – 57,576 miles
  • 2018 – 48,568 miles
  • 2017 – 42,626 miles
  • 2016 – 39,589 miles
  • 2015 – 37,706 miles
  • 2014 – 34,077 miles
  • 2013 – 28,717 miles
  • 2012 – 24,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,075 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear number plate lamp duller than o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,075 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,075 miles
    Test number
    251503466033
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail74,073 miles (+525)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    874008111703
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,548 miles (+821)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    905158493521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has a lot of travel before effort is recorded at wheels, adjustment required
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange corroded but not leaking

  4. Pass72,727 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,727 miles
    Test number
    461025744719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp duller than o/s/r

  5. Fail72,703 miles (+809)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    520760069290
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pass at time of test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate lamp duller than o/s/r

  6. Pass71,894 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    814163256877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,889 miles (+758)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    521973114861
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,131 miles (+1,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,131 miles
    Test number
    814719660480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged mounting bracket showing signs of wear (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pass at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged mounting bracket showing signs of wear (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,530 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    356628966818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belt buckle mountings to seats slight play/wear

  10. Fail69,530 miles (+5,018)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    510131255650
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belt buckle mountings to seats slight play/wear

  11. Pass64,512 miles (+6,936)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    147047533640
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,576 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,576 miles
    Test number
    813522197987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    474257582347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail48,568 miles (+5,942)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    161386867646
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass42,626 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,626 miles
    Test number
    212886227857
    • AdvisoryRear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

  16. Fail42,560 miles (+2,971)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,560 miles
    Test number
    867424232626
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

  17. Pass39,589 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,589 miles
    Test number
    231114881993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,706 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,706 miles
    Test number
    206518285119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,077 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,077 miles
    Test number
    466779994186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,717 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,717 miles
    Test number
    188470053116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    275610832439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 BJA

Does V5 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BJA is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 BJA?
The MOT on V5 BJA is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BJA done?
V5 BJA was recorded at 74,075 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,413 miles a year.
Has V5 BJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BJA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 BJA 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 V5 BJA find?
V5 BJA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; centre to rear exhaust flange corroded; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.

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