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KW08 EFJ

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,546 mi
Last recorded42,546 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 EFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 42,546 miles

MIDDEL EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND EXHAUST FLEX SLIGHTLEY DAMAGE.

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 42,544 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

MIDDEL EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND EXHAUST FLEX SLIGHTLEY DAMAGE.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 36,011 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 33,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 30,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 28,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,250 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,968 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 17,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 16,144 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 16,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2017 14,985 miles

n/s side mirror glass cracked

Fail 16 May 2017 14,985 miles

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

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

n/s side mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 May 2016 14,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,626 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,044 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 11,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 10,101 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,687 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 7,009 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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KW08 EFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW08 EFJ, 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 KW08 EFJ registered?

KW08 EFJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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