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AK12 YJW

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,084 mi
Last recorded111,084 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YJW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 103,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 103,248 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 96,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 96,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,688 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front both anti roll bar link ball joint rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front CV boot slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 85,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint slight wear.

coolant staining hoses /housing no leaks at time

slight oil leak engine

Pass 12 May 2020 78,186 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing within tread area

Pass 9 May 2019 70,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak front of engine

Pass 9 May 2018 61,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low advise replace (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,791 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,054 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 YJW is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK12 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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