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AJ12 DHU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,588 mi
Last recorded69,588 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 69,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 69,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 64,511 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 64,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 56,435 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,103 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

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

bonnet release handle in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2020 46,353 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,478 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,872 miles

Exhaust flexible coupling starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 9,934 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 9,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJ12 DHU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 DHU, 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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What year was AJ12 DHU registered?

AJ12 DHU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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