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CU12 DSE

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,494 mi
Last recorded131,494 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU12 DSE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 131,494 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under bonnet fumes ( injector seal)

Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,906 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 107,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,389 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe heavily deteriorated/porous at rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 95,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anchor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe heavily deteriorated/porous at rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 76,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2019 60,364 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO SUSPENSION ARMS AND SUBFRAMES

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 50,117 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 41,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 24,714 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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CU12 DSE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU12 DSE, 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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CU12 DSE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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