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BT12 PZY

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 PZY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 59,591 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 59,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Gear selector lock button sticking

Fail 10 Oct 2025 59,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough possibly top mounts contributing to roughness (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Gear selector lock button sticking

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/bearing slight wear/freeplay (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Oct 2024 35,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 34,710 miles

Offside Front suspension /steering components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 33,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 30,684 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in offside front suspension top mount

Fail 29 Jan 2022 30,684 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 16 Jan 2021 26,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 19,502 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 14,408 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 13,294 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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BT12 PZY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BT12 PZY, 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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BT12 PZY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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