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KE08 FBV

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 FBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 86,601 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm to sub-frame mounting welded with spot welds (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from coolant bottle ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 80,606 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,541 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 70,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,265 miles

Brake pipes greased preventing inspection

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,098 miles

sweat around gearbox

Fail 16 Jul 2014 44,098 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front door cannot open from inside

sweat around gearbox

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,734 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,431 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

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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KE08 FBV is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KE08 FBV, 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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KE08 FBV is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 10 August 2008.

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