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NU12 MTE

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,641 mi
Last recorded64,641 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 MTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 64,641 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 64,638 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 62,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 56,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi nearly split in two/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 56,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi nearly split in two/blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge /tread 2.5mm outer band 195x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 52,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriated slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,631 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 9 Aug 2022 46,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in grease x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre flat/underinflated 195x65x15 ()

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,472 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2019 32,472 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil is black and slightly low poss service near to due or over

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no water comming out of the rear washers

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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NU12 MTE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU12 MTE, 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 NU12 MTE registered?

NU12 MTE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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