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NV12 NHU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 99,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 89,493 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 89,493 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 81,212 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 80,871 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 70,106 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 70,104 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,739 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,790 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 32,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,987 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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NV12 NHU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol 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 NHU, 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 NHU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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