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EJ08 SSU

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,855 mi
Last recorded102,855 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 SSU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,855 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,078 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 84,058 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 84,055 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tailgate diff to open

Fail 6 Jul 2017 66,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tailgate diff to open

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,542 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 53,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 53,308 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,808 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 41,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,575 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 25,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 25,005 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,489 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 SSU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

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