2008 Chevrolet Aveo · 2,906 MOT tests
2008 Chevrolet Aveo reliability
2008 Chevrolet Aveos fail 55.6% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Aveo years (2,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Aveos: 50.6%)
- 55.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Aveos: 50.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 70,073
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,906
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.8% of tests fail here (341% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.5%
- Suspension23.1%
- Brakes20.6%
- Body, chassis and structure11.3%
- Steering10.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 9.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.71%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 7.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 6.99%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 5.54%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.92%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.86%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.7%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.94%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.88%)
Is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
2008 Chevrolet Aveos fail 55.6% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Aveo years (2,906 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (9.29% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.71% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (7.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Chevrolet Aveo shows 70,073 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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