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LO61 LHY

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,513 mi
Last recorded71,513 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 LHY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 71,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 71,512 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,787 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 65,787 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,513 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi perished

Fail 11 Nov 2024 61,513 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi perished

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,751 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 55,751 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 51,231 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 51,230 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,105 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 47,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,172 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 28% (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 44,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance of 28% (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,799 miles

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

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 40,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,790 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 LHY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LHY, 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 LO61 LHY registered?

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

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