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NV12 DLZ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,375 mi
Last recorded116,375 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 DLZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,375 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 116,375 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 116,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bolth (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,003 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,578 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 67,590 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 65,966 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 65,963 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 55,791 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 55,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 43,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,297 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 29 May 2015 24,393 miles

b oth rear tyres tread crackin g

slight corrosion front discs

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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NV12 DLZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NV12 DLZ, 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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NV12 DLZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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