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GU58 BLJ

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Yellow Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,910 mi
Last recorded53,910 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 BLJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 53,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2025 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,330 miles

Reverse light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2023 50,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,518 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,428 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,407 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 8 Sep 2020 45,368 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2019 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 7 Sep 2017 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 33,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,239 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade split at ends but still providing reasonable view from drivers seat

Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,992 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,673 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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GU58 BLJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Yellow 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 GU58 BLJ, 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 GU58 BLJ registered?

GU58 BLJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is GU58 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 BLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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