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SE12 PWJ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,298 mi
Last recorded74,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 PWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 74,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 62,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 51,251 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 21 May 2024 51,251 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 44,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 35,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 35,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 29,116 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 29,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 26,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 20,958 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 20,958 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,455 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 15,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 14,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both rear tyres cracked between tread but not exposing cord yet(195/65H15)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 14,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both rear tyres cracked between tread but not exposing cord yet(195/65H15)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,181 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 11,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65H15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015
Fail 22 Jul 2015 9,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SE12 PWJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SE12 PWJ, 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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SE12 PWJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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