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CV62 MGJ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

185,370 mi
Last recorded185,370 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 MGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 185,370 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 185,370 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 184,900 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not return to 'home' position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 176,026 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o.s & n.s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 165,507 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 165,497 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 151,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ALL UNEVEN, BUT WITHIN REQUIREMENTS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE HIGH

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S HANDBRAKE APP UNEVEN (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 151,453 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NOT PARKING ON WASH, OBSTUCTING VIEW (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.25MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.56MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ALL UNEVEN, BUT WITHIN REQUIREMENTS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE HIGH

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S HANDBRAKE APP UNEVEN (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 136,831 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 136,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,466 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 124,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 119,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 110,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 110,959 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,314 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,309 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,462 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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CV62 MGJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CV62 MGJ, 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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CV62 MGJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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