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SW12 LRL

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,774 mi
Last recorded55,774 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 LRL
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 55,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,664 miles

Exhaust noisy Rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 44,694 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 41,955 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 41,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 39,712 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 27 Jul 2022 39,712 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 12 Jul 2021 37,194 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 35,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,357 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,849 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 27,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,415 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,982 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 LRL is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,229cc 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 SW12 LRL, 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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SW12 LRL is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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