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LP08 XNU

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,148 mi
Last recorded125,148 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 XNU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,148 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 125,133 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play plus bushes is coming away from the pin but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both wing mirrors cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,993 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

fuel filter corodded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 91,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,541 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,541 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,388 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 63,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 55,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,553 miles

front exhaust flexi broken but not blowing

Pass 9 Sep 2017 41,613 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slight damage (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner side wall starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,908 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,143 miles

Both front tyres very perished nearly to cords

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre right on legal minimum tread with very worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn very low outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 28,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres very perished nearly to cords

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre right on legal minimum tread with very worn outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn very low outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,206 miles

Front tyres perished

Front tyres worn low on outer edges

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,595 miles

all four tyres perished from tread to outer sidewalls

strong advise: offside front shock absorber appears to have signs of serious fluid loss

Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,956 miles

Offside front shock absorber weaping oil

Fail 13 Jul 2011 10,956 miles

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

Offside front shock absorber weaping oil

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 XNU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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