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BJ58 FEU

2008 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Chevrolet Aveo48,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 FEU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 78,616 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 78,565 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 13 plus (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured part of bead rim missing (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 71,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,664 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 25,342 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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BJ58 FEU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ58 FEU, 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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BJ58 FEU is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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