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AO12 ZJU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,956 mi
Last recorded63,956 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 63,956 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2026 63,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,999 miles

Nearside Front edge wear and age cracking to tyre and wearing close to limits

Nearside Rear tyre slight age cracking

slight movement in both front strut top mounts

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2024 60,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,018 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,394 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,607 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 39,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 32,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,230 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 11,980 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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AO12 ZJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO12 ZJU, 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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What year was AO12 ZJU registered?

AO12 ZJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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