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AF62 GKV

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,617 mi
Last recorded65,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 GKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,617 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows some signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2025 65,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle shows some signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2024 61,886 miles

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

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front brake shows signs of overheating

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2023 58,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front brake shows signs of overheating

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,509 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of slight corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2022 54,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside of vehicle shows signs of slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,026 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 50,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,273 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 48,273 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,434 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 43,433 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 20,961 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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AF62 GKV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF62 GKV, 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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AF62 GKV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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