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RA51 LYN

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 LYN
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 83,398 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,583 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 75,347 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leaking and back box bracket damage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2023 66,094 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 66,074 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,978 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,929 miles

rear wiper not working

Fail 1 Sep 2021 57,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper not working

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,541 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 50,541 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,148 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 44,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 36,816 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 36,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RA51 LYN is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RA51 LYN, 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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RA51 LYN is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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