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MJ12 VTN

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 VTN
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 87,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,576 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,718 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 73,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,467 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 53,549 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,464 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,827 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness around fuel filter

front brale discs heavily lipped

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VTN is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ12 VTN, 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 MJ12 VTN registered?

MJ12 VTN is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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