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HX12 NPU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

282,367 mi
Last recorded282,367 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 NPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 282,367 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 279,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (lower coils) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and deteriorating (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both bushes deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

clutch pedal anti slip missing

exhaust deteriorating

no access to rear seats (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Apr 2023 271,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle attachments - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 271,345 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around axle attachments - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 257,969 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some only just acceptable for the mot. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 257,965 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Disc stuck to screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Some only just acceptable for the mot. (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 251,153 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 251,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 247,994 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

slight play in o/s and n/s front drop links,front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2019 232,093 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 203,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 203,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 164,856 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 125,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,232 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2015 80,232 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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HX12 NPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HX12 NPU, 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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HX12 NPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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