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LO61 LBA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 LBA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,181 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 90,550 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 90,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine coolant bottle empty.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,847 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 72,708 miles

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

wet test ..........

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 66,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly worn/perished at rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges 195/65/R15 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 66,096 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly worn/perished at rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/R15 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges 195/65/R15 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,119 miles

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

Nearside outer constant velocity gaiter leaking grease slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing down low

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear down low

Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,191 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,680 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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LO61 LBA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO61 LBA, 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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LO61 LBA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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