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DE12 LWN

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 LWN
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 81,938 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 81,936 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 77,863 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 77,863 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 72,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tred depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 May 2024 72,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tred depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2023 66,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 May 2023 66,122 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2022 59,458 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 59,041 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 52,063 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 52,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 48,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,812 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,489 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 22,331 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 22,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 3,695 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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DE12 LWN is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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