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BJ62 GKK

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,589 mi
Last recorded85,589 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GKK
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 85,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 85,588 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 84,004 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 84,002 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mounts have excessive lift both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 80,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,233 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower engine mount has slight movement

Fail 4 Jul 2023 71,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower engine mount has slight movement

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,126 miles

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

exhaust system very corroded and rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2022 62,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 54,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 45,358 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 35,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,348 miles

front coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 33,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,685 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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BJ62 GKK is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GKK, 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 GKK is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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