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MJ12 VSY

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,947 mi
Last recorded37,947 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VSY
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,947 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding started to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,359 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 31,429 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 31,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,156 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 28,655 miles

emissions to low to register

Fail 27 Apr 2021 28,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions to low to register

Pass 4 May 2020 27,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,895 miles

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

Nearside Front upper suspension mounting slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,557 miles

nearside suspension top mount slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2018 22,513 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside suspension top mount slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2017 20,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

No smoke emission recorded at test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at test

No emission reading recorded at test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 17,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted at test

No emission reading recorded at test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 15,259 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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MJ12 VSY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 MJ12 VSY, 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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MJ12 VSY is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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