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AE08 SKM

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,915 mi
Last recorded66,915 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SKM
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 65,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 65,655 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 64,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,426 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 49,882 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,446 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 43,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 417,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Boot Handle Sticking

o/s/f tyre low on inner and outer

Fail 19 Aug 2016 41,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre low on inner and outer

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,541 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS ARE SMEARING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE HAS A PUNCTURE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,541 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS ARE SMEARING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R TYRE HAS A PUNCTURE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 35,748 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,725 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,995 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Aveo?

Based on 241,765 MOT tests across 16,397 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,693
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
16,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,014
Stop lamp not working 3,430
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,383
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,808
Registration plate lamp not working 2,373
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AE08 SKM is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 48,967 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,014 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE08 SKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Aveo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE08 SKM is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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