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DE12 TEV

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,504 mi
Last recorded88,504 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 TEV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 88,504 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 85,213 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2024 77,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 70,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,588 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 67,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 60,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,191 miles

Advise both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorated heavily at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in and cracking/perishing heavily within tread area

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2019 53,191 miles

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

Advise both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also deteriorated heavily at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing within tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in and cracking/perishing heavily within tread area

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a chunk cut out on outer sidewall

Nearside Front Wiper blade deteriorated in centre of blade

Offside Front Tyre is heavily worn on inner and outer shoulders and cracking within the tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,751 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 TEV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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