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AK12 NHM

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,211 mi
Last recorded99,211 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NHM
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,211 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread areas on offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and cracked in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,024 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 96,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Split turbo pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits in tread down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,987 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 91,987 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 84,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 84,745 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,256 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 78,256 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,594 miles

zero emissions no print out

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very limit (4.1.E.1)

covers over testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,939 miles

zero emissions no print out

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,208 miles

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

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 NHM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK12 NHM, 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 NHM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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