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FY62 VCU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,251 mi
Last recorded58,251 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 58,251 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 58,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush bonding) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,676 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 56,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 53,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 44,537 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 44,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,153 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 37,153 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,327 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r Tyre Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 33,327 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn O/s/f Strut Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/s And N/s Front Suspension Arm Ball Joints Dust Covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/r Tyre Cracked And Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm bush wear

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm bush wear

Fail 26 Feb 2020 29,275 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm bush wear

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm bush wear

Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 15,666 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 15,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,535 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 9,221 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 6,875 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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FY62 VCU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY62 VCU, 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 FY62 VCU registered?

FY62 VCU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is FY62 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 VCU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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