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SH12 UZU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,297 mi
Last recorded57,297 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 UZU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 57,297 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Front front axel corroded

Front track rod end corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear viper blade rubber defect

exchaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 55,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,663 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 55,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,323 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 49,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 36,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 36,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 27,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,609 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 10,967 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 10,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,367 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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SH12 UZU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver 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 SH12 UZU, 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 SH12 UZU registered?

SH12 UZU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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