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BF62 BAV

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,462 mi
Last recorded96,462 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BAV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 96,462 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,394 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,170 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,472 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 67,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,884 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 55,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,026 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 46,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 35,023 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 35,023 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,525 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 23,525 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 17,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 15,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 13,763 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 13,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF62 BAV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF62 BAV, 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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BF62 BAV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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