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WV58 BYJ

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 BYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 98,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine sump pan is corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses are in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2023 94,966 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses are in poor condition

Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,399 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level is low

Fail 22 Apr 2022 92,399 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level is low

Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,680 miles

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

both front tyrse are wearing on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2021 90,680 miles

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

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

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

both front tyrse are wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2020 88,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,305 miles

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

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

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

cover sills shields

wheel trims

Fail 12 Jun 2019 86,305 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

cover sills shields

wheel trims

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,654 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,654 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filter/pipe (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,747 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 43,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,252 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,838 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,244 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)

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

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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WV58 BYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV58 BYJ, 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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WV58 BYJ is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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