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EK58 RUW

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,315 mi
Last recorded51,315 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 RUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 51,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly cut but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 18 Nov 2024 49,715 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 49,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bouthg side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bouth side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bouth side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 44,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,383 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 42,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 40,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 36,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,776 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 34,776 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 33,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 32,439 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,514 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 31,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 31,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 28,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 28,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 22,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,345 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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EK58 RUW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EK58 RUW, 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 EK58 RUW registered?

EK58 RUW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 20 November 2008.

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