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DE12 USM

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,917 mi
Last recorded65,917 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 63,827 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 63,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,799 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 59,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,287 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 53,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 - 65 - 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 33,898 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,239 miles

Nearside wiper smearing screen

Offside wiper smearing screen

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,265 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 USM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 USM registered?

DE12 USM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DE12 USM safe to buy?

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