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LP08 XMW

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 XMW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 95,928 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axel age related corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 89,704 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 89,321 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 84,306 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from offside drive shaft axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust silenser box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,687 miles

All four coil springs corroding

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Sills corroding

Pass 31 May 2022 74,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Requires replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,101 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 66,101 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,718 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,217 miles

Offside Front cv boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2017 51,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,509 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 48,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 43,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,682 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 38,677 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 30,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 22,705 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LP08 XMW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LP08 XMW, 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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LP08 XMW is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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