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SM12 OMB

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,508 mi
Last recorded83,508 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,508 miles

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

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 front bush is perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear shockers are corroded and slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm is missing

Fail 27 Oct 2025 83,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 front bush is perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear shockers are corroded and slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wiper arm is missing

Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,751 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front struts(upper mountings have slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner treads ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer treads ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of the rear chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant very low when checked(topped up for mot)

rear exhaust and clamp are badly corroded

rear wiper arm is missing

Fail 30 Oct 2024 77,751 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front struts(upper mountings have slight play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner treads ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer treads ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of the rear chassis is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant very low when checked(topped up for mot)

rear exhaust and clamp are badly corroded

rear wiper arm is missing

Pass 23 Oct 2023 72,939 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre section exhaust is corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 72,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexipipe is split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre section exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,299 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust boot starting to deteriorate.

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

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 55,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,241 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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SM12 OMB is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OMB, 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 OMB is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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