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SM12 OMA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,597 mi
Last recorded100,597 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OMA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount/bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 100,594 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount/bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle anchor bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,820 miles

Front radiator support mount area corroded @ front cross member

Pass 7 Dec 2022 92,384 miles

Front corrosion developing on radiator support panel

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 90,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 87,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 87,922 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,079 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 71,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 71,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,065 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,988 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 36,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 27,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (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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SM12 OMA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM12 OMA, 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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SM12 OMA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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