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LB61 VAX

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,946 mi
Last recorded54,946 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 VAX
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 54,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 54,941 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe has at joint rust corroded ,holed leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking From Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,418 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 51,191 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,208 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 45,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 41,955 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 41,955 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,998 miles

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

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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LB61 VAX 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 LB61 VAX, 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 LB61 VAX registered?

LB61 VAX is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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