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WM08 RKY

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,732 mi
Last recorded42,732 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 42,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 42,078 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 39,376 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested EML LIGHT (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 32,333 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 32,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,977 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 28,971 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,723 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 28,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,208 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,232 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 RKY is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WM08 RKY, 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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WM08 RKY is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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