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AK62 VEF

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 67,277 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 67,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 63,026 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 63,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 59,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 53,279 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,584 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 47,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,150 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 27,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 16,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 13,668 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 9,451 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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AK62 VEF is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK62 VEF, 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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AK62 VEF is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is AK62 VEF safe to buy?

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