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AK12 HGJ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,746 mi
Last recorded41,746 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 41,746 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 41,391 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,444 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 35,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 54,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,492 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 32,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 28,270 miles

Front Both front tyres part worn both perished and have cuts.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Foreign Object in tyre, posable deep enough to reach ply or cord's ?

Fail 8 Jan 2021 28,242 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LIMIT ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Foreign Object in tyre, posable deep enough to reach ply or cord's ?

Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,524 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both date 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front down to 3 mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 20,792 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 20,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,714 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,214 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 13,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,243 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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AK12 HGJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK12 HGJ, 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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AK12 HGJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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