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EF61 TLO

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,681 mi
Last recorded71,681 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TLO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,681 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged. Could be considered a sharp edge at front of vehicle.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount has vertical movement.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension components corroded

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 71,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb is possibly incorrectly seated. Beam pattern would prove offensive to other road users. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged. Could be considered a sharp edge at front of vehicle.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension top mount has vertical movement.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension components corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension strut top mounting has slight play

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 63,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension strut top mounting has slight play

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,146 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 29,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,099 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 20,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 17,293 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 17,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 13,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 9,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF61 TLO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EF61 TLO, 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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EF61 TLO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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