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LO61 LKM

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,767 mi
Last recorded99,767 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 99,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also on limit of 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 88,721 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 88,507 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 79,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 79,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,254 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 76,254 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill slight damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,201 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2020 66,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Hub bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,776 miles

nearside sill slightly damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,694 miles

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

Possible fluid leak unable to determine what leak is

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 17 Sep 2018 45,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Possible fluid leak unable to determine what leak is

Slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Sep 2017 36,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre ,uneven wear to inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 36,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre ,uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,986 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,566 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 24,618 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 LKM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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