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SE12 RSO

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,897 mi
Last recorded60,897 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 RSO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 52,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

different tyre sizes front/rear

Fail 30 Jul 2021 45,299 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front/rear tyres different sizes

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,847 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 35,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,406 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres and nearing limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,404 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres and nearing limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,163 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 29,163 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 23,151 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,299 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 13,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RSO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RSO, 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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What year was SE12 RSO registered?

SE12 RSO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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