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HG12 YLA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YLA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 103,309 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 103,281 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged. (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 88,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bonding deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,950 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 81,912 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Offside and Nearside Front Brake discs badly worn and under cut to inner faces........... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both Offside And Nearside front upper strut mountings excess lift /worn ................ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear registration lamp inop........... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Nearside Finner brake pad lining insecure and misaligned/breaking up................ (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,019 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 75,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,384 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 70,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 65,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to seperate.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 50,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,371 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,171 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 39,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,189 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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HG12 YLA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 HG12 YLA, 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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HG12 YLA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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