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WG08 GVO

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,833 mi
Last recorded71,833 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 GVO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,833 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 71,832 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,469 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 50,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,949 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 45,949 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 42,692 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 42,692 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 40,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 40,023 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 36,937 miles

Rear brakes starting to stick

Fail 3 May 2016 36,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes starting to stick

Pass 1 May 2015 32,979 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 32,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,454 miles

N/S/F tyre below the limit on outer edge

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

Rear tyres starting to crack along edge of tread pattern

Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F tyre below the limit on outer edge

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

Rear tyres starting to crack along edge of tread pattern

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,738 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,275 miles

offside rear axle bush sepperating

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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WG08 GVO 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 57.1%.

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 WG08 GVO, 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 WG08 GVO registered?

WG08 GVO is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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