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ST12 VKZ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,168 mi
Last recorded64,168 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 VKZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 64,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,721 miles

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,314 miles

exhaust flexi poor

Fail 6 Sep 2023 59,314 miles

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

exhaust flexi poor

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,697 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,928 miles

exhaust flexi poor

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,986 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 54,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 47,922 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 47,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2017 41,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

rear seats raised to fully inspect seatbelts

Fail 9 May 2017 41,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 28,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,042 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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ST12 VKZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST12 VKZ, 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 ST12 VKZ registered?

ST12 VKZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is ST12 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 VKZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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