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OY12 VSZ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,059 mi
Last recorded90,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 VSZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 89,329 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisey .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,581 miles

Front flexie blowing slightly .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front flexie blowing slightly .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 87,531 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers stopping on screen and not parking at the bottom. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 81,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,939 miles

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 73,939 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,314 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 67,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe splits around whole circumference of tyre (REPLACE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 63,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severe splits around whole circumference of tyre (REPLACE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 54,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low difficult to see through wheels (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,808 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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OY12 VSZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver 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 OY12 VSZ, 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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OY12 VSZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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