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AK12 OCY

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OCY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil residue engine area

Fail 18 Nov 2025 115,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working poor connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & nearside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil residue engine area

Pass 11 Dec 2024 113,195 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 113,180 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear sub frame bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 83,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,486 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,486 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 72,728 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,496 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 64,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,122 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn low on inner shoulders and starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,050 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 44,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 40,617 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 OCY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red 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 OCY, 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 OCY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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