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KW08 EFT

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,794 mi
Last recorded136,794 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 EFT
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,794 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 136,794 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 132,599 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 132,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 127,290 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 120,793 miles

Oil leak ()

scratch nearside rear

Fail 18 Sep 2017 120,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not cecked (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not cecked (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

scratch nearside rear

Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 112,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,390 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,324 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 91,324 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,903 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 55,113 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,341 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 EFT is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KW08 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

KW08 EFT is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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