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OV08 MHM

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,256 mi
Last recorded91,256 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MHM
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 91,256 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe weak

Nearside Outer centre sill weak and corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 91,249 miles

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe weak

Nearside Outer centre sill weak and corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 88,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,005 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 80,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,852 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,240 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,229 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 69,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 63,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,403 miles

Nearside Front tyre as minor damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,704 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,937 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,554 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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OV08 MHM is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OV08 MHM, 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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OV08 MHM is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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