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L5 GCW

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,656 mi
Last recorded113,656 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 GCW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,656 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jan 2021 113,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2020 95,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 82,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 78,369 miles

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

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

some play in both top suspension bushes, may be design

Pass 28 Dec 2016 71,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 62,867 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,906 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 41,344 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 29,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,426 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

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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L5 GCW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L5 GCW, 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 L5 GCW registered?

L5 GCW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is L5 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 GCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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