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ML12 GEU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,844 mi
Last recorded91,844 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 GEU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,844 miles

Exhaust front flexi sheathing damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2025 91,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front flexi sheathing damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,264 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil sump and exhaust downpipe damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 71,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 71,953 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,812 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,288 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 55,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,898 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 48,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,283 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,531 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,167 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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ML12 GEU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 ML12 GEU, 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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ML12 GEU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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