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HJ12 MXA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 MXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 74,094 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 66,787 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 66,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 63,031 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,209 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,395 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 59,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 55,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 51,072 miles

washer jets blocked but clearing windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,874 miles

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate drivers airbag (5.4.2)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,485 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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HJ12 MXA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 MXA, 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 HJ12 MXA registered?

HJ12 MXA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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