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EK58 LJJ

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,928 mi
Last recorded74,928 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 LJJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 74,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 73,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear should replace (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front ,should clean a.s.a.p (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder in place. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder in place. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to union in place corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear beam axel corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear should replace. (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens tarnished, aim/pattern not very defined. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,840 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front upper bush/bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre shoulders worn thin.

Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear badly corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp lens tarnished, should clean , marginal pass. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner , outer shoulder and center tread ,badly cracking, should replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive seems to be from sump gasket/ crankshat seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 66,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 60,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,370 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,411 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 33,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls and around tread blocks

Fail 23 Sep 2014 33,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls and around tread blocks

Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,316 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,818 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,808 miles

Both Front Tyres Slightly Damaged On Outter Side Wall

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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EK58 LJJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK58 LJJ, 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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EK58 LJJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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