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LO61 LBU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,110 mi
Last recorded78,110 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,110 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arm components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 78,110 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arm components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 70,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 70,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,618 miles

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 4 Apr 2022 60,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 24 Dec 2020 53,157 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 53,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 49,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,417 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 40,051 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,128 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,725 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,014 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,641 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 27,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LO61 LBU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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