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SP12 LXA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,096 mi
Last recorded30,096 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 LXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 30,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 30,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 27,007 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 27,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Lower ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 21,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on lower arm starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 16,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 16,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,254 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,605 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10,610 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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SP12 LXA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP12 LXA, 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 SP12 LXA registered?

SP12 LXA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SP12 LXA safe to buy?

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