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RV12 GAX

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,142 mi
Last recorded105,142 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 GAX
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 105,139 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 26 Feb 2024 95,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 94,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 82,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 82,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 69,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 68,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,106 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & blow audible from front flexi section

Pass 2 Mar 2018 49,926 miles

Car tested in wet & icy conditions

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,219 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 38,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has puncture

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,487 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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RV12 GAX is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV12 GAX, 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 RV12 GAX registered?

RV12 GAX is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is RV12 GAX safe to buy?

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