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EF12 EWC

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EWC
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,897 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 80,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 76,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,923 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,261 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 65,248 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 59,191 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,132 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 43,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 33,002 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 32,966 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,902 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,765 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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EF12 EWC is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF12 EWC, 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 EF12 EWC registered?

EF12 EWC is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is EF12 EWC safe to buy?

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