2008 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · VU58 TZF
2008 Chevrolet Aveo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 59,786 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- CHEVROLET AVEO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU58 TZF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
- 59,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU58 TZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Chevrolet Aveo (VU58 TZF) between September 2011 and October 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
VU58 TZF Mileage History
- 16/09/201115,372 mi
- 15/09/201218,238 mi+2,866 mi
- 17/09/201323,246 mi+5,008 mi
- 22/08/201427,800 mi+4,554 mi
- 22/08/201427,800 mi
- 20/08/201531,926 mi+4,126 mi
- 25/08/201636,533 mi+4,607 mi
- 01/09/201636,629 mi+96 mi
- 18/09/201740,681 mi+4,052 mi
- 05/10/201844,611 mi+3,930 mi
- 06/10/201844,611 mi
- 26/09/201948,904 mi+4,293 mi
- 26/09/201948,904 mi
- 17/09/202052,429 mi+3,525 mi
- 17/09/202052,430 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/202157,245 mi+4,815 mi
- 14/10/202157,314 mi+69 mi
- 07/10/202259,786 mi+2,472 mi
Average of roughly 4,016 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Chevrolet Aveo
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: CHEVROLET AVEO
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- EGR Valve and Sensor Faults(Moderate)
The engine management system frequently throws codes for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) or oxygen sensors, often caused by soot buildup.
- Clutch and Gear Linkage Wear(Moderate)
The manual gearshift linkage can become vague and floppy as the cables and bushes wear. The clutch pedal pivot can also weaken, leading to difficulty selecting gears.
- Coil Spring and Suspension Wear(Moderate)
Front coil springs can snap, and suspension bushes and drop links wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocks and vague handling.
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- EGR Valve and Sensor FaultsModerate
The engine management system frequently throws codes for EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) or oxygen sensors, often caused by soot buildup.
- Clutch and Gear Linkage WearModerate
The manual gearshift linkage can become vague and floppy as the cables and bushes wear. The clutch pedal pivot can also weaken, leading to difficulty selecting gears.
- Coil Spring and Suspension WearModerate
Front coil springs can snap, and suspension bushes and drop links wear prematurely on UK roads, causing knocks and vague handling.
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