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WM08 RLV

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,816 mi
Last recorded33,816 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 RLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 33,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,239 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 31,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2024 24,188 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 18,599 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 18,256 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 17,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 17,938 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 17,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Recording 39kg of braking effort without touching the brake pedal (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Recording 29kg of braking effort without touching the brake pedal (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Little reserve travel left on hand/parking brake lever, parking brake efficiency only 4% over failure rate

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% recorded with failure being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 17,380 miles

Central Front Little reserve travel left on hand/parking brake lever

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 17,380 miles

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

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

Central Front Little reserve travel left on hand/parking brake lever

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 17,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 16,328 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,381 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,418 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 10,129 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,616 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 7,215 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 RLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

WM08 RLV is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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