2008 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate: 54.0% (2,168 tests)
Is the 2008 Aveo getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55.5% -9.9 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 52.1% -12.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 53.9% -11.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Aveo
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 855 | 22.5% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 788 | 20.8% |
| 3 | Brakes | 730 | 19.2% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 298 | 7.9% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 272 | 7.2% |
| 6 | Steering | 261 | 6.9% |
All Aveo years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 (this page) | 2,168 | 54.0% | -11.2 pts | 70,131 |
| 2009 | 8,306 | 54.8% | -11.6 pts | 70,467 |
| 2010 | 3,837 | 56.1% | -11.3 pts | 69,662 |
| 2011 | 3,280 | 58.0% | -11.3 pts | 65,211 |
| 2012 | 4,166 | 61.6% | -9.7 pts | 71,450 |
| 2013 | 3,725 | 62.1% | -11.3 pts | 66,471 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 54.0% of their MOT tests (2,168 tests, 2023–2025), -11.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 70,131 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Aveo?
The median tested example shows 70,131 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.