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RO12 VYU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,769 mi
Last recorded39,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 VYU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 39,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,963 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 36,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,529 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 35,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 33,909 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 33,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 32,819 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,879 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 29,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,126 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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RO12 VYU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RO12 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO12 VYU registered?

RO12 VYU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is RO12 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 VYU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO12 VYU have outstanding finance?

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