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AF12 NTL

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,500 mi
Last recorded164,500 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NTL
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 164,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 150,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and rear bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on both sides of inner body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both shocks bump stop rubbers hanging loose

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2023 135,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 135,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear both wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 121,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,632 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak underside.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexi damaged.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak underside.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,078 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,244 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 56,235 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 42,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

items removed from windscreen and interior mirror before testing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2016 42,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

items removed from windscreen and interior mirror before testing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 33,842 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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AF12 NTL is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 51,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF12 NTL, 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 14 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF12 NTL is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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