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SW61 FNK

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,222 mi
Last recorded89,222 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 FNK
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,222 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 82,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,190 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 82,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 79,560 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 79,559 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 76,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,660 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,420 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 41,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi need welding (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,215 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,918 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 27,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 91h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,819 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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SW61 FNK is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW61 FNK, 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 SW61 FNK registered?

SW61 FNK is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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