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NU12 VRE

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 VRE
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/6015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 195/6015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/6015 starting to crack in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,665 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 82,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 79,086 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 79,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 under 2mm and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 on 2mm and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 69,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,108 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush showing wear

o/s/f wishbone rear bush showing wear

Fail 10 Jun 2020 64,057 miles

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush showing wear

o/s/f wishbone rear bush showing wear

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,652 miles

nearside and offside front bottom suspension arms rear bushes separating

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front bottom suspension arms rear bushes separating

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 49,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,728 miles

x2 rear tyres cracking inside treads [195/65/15]

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,760 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 VRE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRE, 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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NU12 VRE is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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