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MW12 VCJ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,331 mi
Last recorded87,331 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 VCJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,331 miles

advise front subframe and rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 28 May 2026 87,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise front subframe and rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,263 miles

advise front subframe and rear axle corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s inner sills and rear chassis corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 May 2025 83,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 79,888 miles

Front front subframe corroded but not excessive

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 3 Jul 2024 79,888 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front front subframe corroded but not excessive

Rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,411 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise n/s/r outer tyre wall cracked and perished but not reaching ply or cords

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edges advise to replace

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2022 70,870 miles

advise front subframe corroded but not excessive

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn and split but no excessive movement or play

advise o/s n/s rear shockers corroded but not excessive

advise rear axle beam corroded but not excessive also at coil spring seats

Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,938 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,429 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 62,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,548 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 56,546 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))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 50,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 41,827 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 41,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,912 miles

two rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2015 19,734 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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MW12 VCJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol 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 MW12 VCJ, 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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MW12 VCJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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