2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

713 MOT tests in 2024. 44.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time44.2%
Failed or needed repairs55.8%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 713 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.3%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.1%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.8%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    65 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working4.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.6%
  2. Brakes32.1%
  3. Suspension30.9%
  4. Body & chassis13.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.9%
  6. Steering11.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  8. Tyres10.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?

In 2024, 44.2% of 2008 Chevrolet Aveo cars passed their MOT first time, across 713 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).