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GV08 SPU

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,869 mi
Last recorded57,869 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 57,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,565 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 55,565 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 49,084 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 24 May 2024 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2023 44,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 40,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 40,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 36,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on outer edges getting warn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear footbrake and handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 28 Jun 2021 36,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on outer edges getting warn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear footbrake and handbrake effort slightly low

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 28,484 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,225 miles

ofside rear, nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 20,228 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ofside rear, nearside rear and nearside front tyres perished.

Pass 11 May 2015 18,934 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish at rim bead.

Pass 6 May 2014 17,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 14,950 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2012 14,950 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2011 13,253 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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GV08 SPU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV08 SPU, 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 GV08 SPU registered?

GV08 SPU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GV08 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 SPU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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