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HW12 ABF

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 ABF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 91,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have small cuts present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,552 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Fail 26 Jan 2024 79,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking and perishing and has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,059 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 70,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 62,885 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play,both sides

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle surface corrosion

exhaust system pipe slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,508 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 60,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brake imbalance 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top suspension mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,071 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 53,163 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 53,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,929 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 33,266 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,925 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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HW12 ABF is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HW12 ABF, 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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HW12 ABF is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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