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KE08 FDU

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,845 mi
Last recorded81,845 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 81,845 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 72,334 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 72,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,304 miles

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

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

Rear REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING.

Fail 10 Feb 2024 61,245 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS HAS PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear REVERSE LAMP NOT WORKING.

Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,839 miles

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,960 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

fuel filter shows signs of corrsion

slight play in both front top mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2021 55,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and offside rear (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

fuel filter shows signs of corrsion

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,590 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Feb 2019 54,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,857 miles

both rear wheel binding slightly

front brake discs lipped

front wiper worn

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,766 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,997 miles

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 29 May 2014 45,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

EML on/offside front tyre worn low on outer edge- 185/55hr15

Pass 30 May 2013 37,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,133 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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KE08 FDU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE08 FDU, 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 FDU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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