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HG08 YFW

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

77,934 mi
Last recorded77,934 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YFW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,934 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 77,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 71,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 71,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 66,963 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 66,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,473 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 58,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,500 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 48,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,470 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,428 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 45,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn severely outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 42,512 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Jul 2017 42,512 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,879 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 38,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,413 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 34,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,155 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,155 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,476 miles

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,089 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 15,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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HG08 YFW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HG08 YFW, 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 HG08 YFW registered?

HG08 YFW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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