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SM12 OMT

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,014 mi
Last recorded55,014 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OMT
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 55,014 miles

Exhaust flexy deteriorating

Mid engine mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Arm rear bush deteriorating

Oil leak

Underside components corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2022 51,571 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 51,571 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 48,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 46,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,512 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking sidewall

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 45,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 41,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,430 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

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 OMT is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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