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SW12 LRF

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,759 mi
Last recorded40,759 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LRF
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 40,759 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2025 37,640 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,824 miles

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

Subframe/rear axle and suspension components rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2024 34,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Subframe/rear axle and suspension components rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,468 miles

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

Subframe and suspension components rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,492 miles

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,027 miles

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2021 27,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2020 25,694 miles

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

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

suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2020 25,693 miles

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

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

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

suspension components rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,691 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,383 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 17,106 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 17,106 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,467 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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SW12 LRF is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,229cc 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 SW12 LRF, 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 SW12 LRF registered?

SW12 LRF is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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