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PL12 AOK

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,299 mi
Last recorded87,299 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL12 AOK
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 87,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated, movement not excessive.

Rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 84,856 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,307 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,the shoulders more so (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,874 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mount in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 75,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mount in front of back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,498 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 72,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 66,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 66,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,779 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 61,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 50,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 45,420 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,592 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,510 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 35,321 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PL12 AOK is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PL12 AOK, 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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PL12 AOK is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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