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EA58 WFU

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 WFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 122,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,799 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 99,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,333 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front subframe has surface corrosion but not seriously weekend

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axlebeam front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axlebeam has surface corrosion but not seriously weekend

Fail 27 Aug 2019 81,332 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s & n/s worn to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front subframe has surface corrosion but not seriously weekend

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear noise from suspension needs investigating

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axlebeam front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axlebeam has surface corrosion but not seriously weekend

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,029 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,737 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,204 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,874 miles

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

fuel filter slightly carroded

Fail 2 Oct 2014 47,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

fuel filter slightly carroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,914 miles

exhaust corroeded

fuel filter corroeded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,990 miles

cracks to near side front tyre wall

Fail 29 Oct 2012 34,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,168 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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EA58 WFU 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 62.5%.

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 EA58 WFU, 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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EA58 WFU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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