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EJ08 SSO

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 SSO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026

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

Pass 23 May 2025

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024
Pass 4 May 2023 43,230 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 41,665 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 38,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 35,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 30,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 30,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 27,637 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight surface splits on inner wall

Offside Rear brakeslightly binding

Pass 20 May 2016 24,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,194 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,888 miles

n/s/front tyre deteriating slightly,splitting to inside tyre wall also repair to outside wall

Pass 28 May 2013 15,097 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 11,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 7,467 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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EJ08 SSO is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ08 SSO, 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 EJ08 SSO registered?

EJ08 SSO is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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