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MK12 BSV

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 BSV
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 102,367 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 94,473 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 94,472 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,721 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 86,721 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 78,806 miles

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 25 Oct 2019 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,022 miles

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 23 Nov 2017 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2017 35,302 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,882 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 16,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 4,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 4,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MK12 BSV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MK12 BSV, 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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MK12 BSV is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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