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MJ12 YZV

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,186 mi
Last recorded93,186 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 93,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 93,186 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 88,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,905 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 83,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,180 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2023 80,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,657 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 74,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,342 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 46,178 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 43,683 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 43,683 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 38,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Quite bald from inner edge as well. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Quite bald from inner edge as well. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,278 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Quite bald from inner edge as well. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Quite bald from inner edge as well. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2016 25,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,891 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 YZV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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