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GF12 OVE

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,880 mi
Last recorded64,880 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 OVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,880 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 64,880 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,119 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill shows distortion

Fail 9 Sep 2024 63,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill shows distortion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,697 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked and nail in tread.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 61,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked and nail in tread.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,336 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Aug 2020 50,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,871 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 36,854 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,511 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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GF12 OVE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 GF12 OVE, 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 GF12 OVE registered?

GF12 OVE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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