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GL61 BWM

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 BWM
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 96,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (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))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Damage

Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,397 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,050 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 59,868 miles

ENGINE COOLANT LOW

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELLOW MINIMUM

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment HANDBRAKE/parkbrake no reserve travel 18% needs adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,793 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 37,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,895 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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GL61 BWM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GL61 BWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL61 BWM registered?

GL61 BWM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is GL61 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 BWM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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