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FD61 WVU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,891 mi
Last recorded57,891 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 WVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 57,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 53,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn + bold inner edge + worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2025 53,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 46,375 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 44,113 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front upper & lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Gearbox leak (o/s/f driveshaft seal)

Handbrake travel slightly high, adjustment required

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both fronts (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2022 40,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak ( chain area)

Pass 5 Jun 2021 38,256 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 38,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,361 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,958 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 11,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 7,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 5,640 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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FD61 WVU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FD61 WVU, 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 FD61 WVU registered?

FD61 WVU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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