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AO61 YLA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,373 mi
Last recorded46,373 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YLA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 46,373 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 46,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 41,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 41,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,536 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 31,415 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 27,450 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 27,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 23,554 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 23,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 19,794 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 15,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all four tyres starting to deteriorate.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 14,089 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 14,085 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2017 12,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 9,959 miles

3x washers blocked.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 7,430 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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AO61 YLA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO61 YLA, 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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AO61 YLA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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