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KU62 UWY

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,988 mi
Last recorded120,988 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 UWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriated

all 4 shockers damping affect

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,068 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 115,068 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 108,201 miles

Front exhaust slightly leaking

Nearside Rear shocker damping affect

Rear exhaust slightly leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2022 97,719 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 97,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,048 miles

Slight oil leak from sump

Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,662 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 77,662 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,327 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to legal limit

osf tyre damaged on sidewall and worn on inner shoulder

osr tyre badly perished

Fail 3 Sep 2018 52,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to legal limit

osf tyre damaged on sidewall and worn on inner shoulder

osr tyre badly perished

Fail 1 Aug 2018 51,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KU62 UWY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol 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 KU62 UWY, 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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What year was KU62 UWY registered?

KU62 UWY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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