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BJ62 BTV

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,241 mi
Last recorded118,241 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 BTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,241 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,890 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear engine mounting bush perishing/unbonding. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in both front steering rack end joints.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight on front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn/wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift/play in both front strut top mountings.

Fail 8 Jul 2025 115,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure upper rubber mounting missing. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in both front steering rack end joints.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight on front brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn/wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift/play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,241 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting has slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and rear axle lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 113,241 miles

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

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

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

Valve stem seriously damaged both front and rear tyre valve heavily perished and split. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting has slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and rear axle lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms lightly corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come unbonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to cords, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges, tread depth on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,952 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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 110,952 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 107,433 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 107,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,840 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,837 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 104,631 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 97,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 82,845 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,587 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,045 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

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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BJ62 BTV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ62 BTV, 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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BJ62 BTV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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