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WM08 RKV

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 65,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,610 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 57,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,036 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 54,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,600 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,831 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 39,294 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 39,272 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

Pass 26 May 2017 39,227 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 38,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,725 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 35,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,165 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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WM08 RKV is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WM08 RKV, 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 WM08 RKV registered?

WM08 RKV is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WM08 RKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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