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AJ12 DJU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 94,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,553 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 86,553 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 77,801 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking in correct position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 72,314 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 67,590 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 67,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 62,394 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,648 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 47,647 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken and insecure leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,215 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,675 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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AJ12 DJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver 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 AJ12 DJU, 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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AJ12 DJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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