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FV61 YMU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,117 mi
Last recorded57,117 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 YMU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 50,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 50,002 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,184 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 49,134 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 44,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 41,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 41,656 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,149 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,941 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,390 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 17,410 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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FV61 YMU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV61 YMU, 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 FV61 YMU registered?

FV61 YMU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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