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OY12 VTA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 VTA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 90,561 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front bumper damaged no sharp edges

NSF Sill excessively damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf sill damaged

play in both front top mounts

Fail 7 Jun 2024 86,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted now fitted correct (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsf sill damaged

play in both front top mounts

Pass 7 Jun 2023 81,652 miles

Central locking faulty

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

NSF Sill damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing

Fail 7 Jun 2023 81,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central locking faulty

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

NSF Sill damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 76,988 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,456 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front outer sill

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,524 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 64,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,575 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 59,575 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 52,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2016 42,692 miles

Nearside Rear nail in rear tyre centre

Fail 13 May 2016 42,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail in rear tyre centre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 36,269 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

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 VTA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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