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AP08 BYW

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Yellow Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,054 mi
Last recorded70,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 BYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 70,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wish bone rear rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached wish bone rear rubber (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner SLIGHT CUT

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 41,603 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe slightly corroded.

Fail 29 May 2015 41,603 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 36,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre worn on edges & nearly to tread markers

Pass 29 May 2012 29,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,650 miles

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

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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AP08 BYW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Yellow with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 BYW, 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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AP08 BYW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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