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DN12 FYW

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,368 mi
Last recorded75,368 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 75,368 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 67,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 62,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slider boot damaged

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking slightly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 60,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slider boot damaged

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking slightly in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 58,420 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 55,414 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 55,403 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 52,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,757 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 48,757 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 44,196 miles

both side front balljoint rubbers splitting still protecting joints at min

slight noise from both front wheels

Pass 6 May 2017 37,560 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

wipers starting to split

Pass 28 May 2016 31,903 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low and perishing and both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 26,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 26,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DN12 FYW is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN12 FYW, 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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What year was DN12 FYW registered?

DN12 FYW is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is DN12 FYW safe to buy?

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