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HV12 MKE

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,674 mi
Last recorded168,674 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 MKE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 168,674 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 154,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 120,699 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,625 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 108,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,153 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 96,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,390 miles

Coolant leak and reservoir empty ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 95h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 87,390 miles

Coolant leak and reservoir empty ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 95h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,767 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorating.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 65,767 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorating.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,047 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 46,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 29,708 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 29,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 18,094 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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HV12 MKE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HV12 MKE, 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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HV12 MKE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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