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GY12 ULW

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,468 mi
Last recorded52,468 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 ULW
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 52,468 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 49,373 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 45,664 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 42,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2021 37,716 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 34,208 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 28,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount, when loaded on ground with weight of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2018 22,265 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 22,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 19,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 18,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,918 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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GY12 ULW is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY12 ULW, 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 GY12 ULW registered?

GY12 ULW is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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