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SH12 UZW

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,014 mi
Last recorded67,014 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside front top strut mount has movement

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 67,014 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside front top strut mount has movement

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,773 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 58,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 45,451 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 45,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,384 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 32,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,348 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 25,346 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox to subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,475 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 20,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 16,550 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 16,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 12,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 9,464 miles

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

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 UZW is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UZW, 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 SH12 UZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for SH12 UZW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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