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DE12 APO

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,492 mi
Last recorded85,492 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 APO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 85,492 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 85,492 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,597 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,737 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 74,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 57,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,901 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 52,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,737 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 46,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread bottom corner snapped off (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,458 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges close

Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges close

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 16,724 miles

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

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

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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DE12 APO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE12 APO, 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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DE12 APO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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