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BF08 BYW

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,948 mi
Last recorded58,948 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 BYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,948 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,834 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 45,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 41,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,874 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 260 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 22,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,278 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 15,014 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 15,014 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,012 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 1,599 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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BF08 BYW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF08 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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What year was BF08 BYW registered?

BF08 BYW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is BF08 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 BYW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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