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LY12 DBZ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,036 mi
Last recorded42,036 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 DBZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 40,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 37,909 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 37,908 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Dangerous

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 35,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 33,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 30,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 195/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,905 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,197 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 23,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,733 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,927 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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LY12 DBZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,229cc 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 LY12 DBZ, 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 LY12 DBZ registered?

LY12 DBZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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