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WF12 GYZ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,485 mi
Last recorded76,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 GYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 76,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,480 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 69,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 63,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 60,207 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 60,039 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 51,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/ worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 45,517 miles

coolant level under minimum limit

Fail 29 Jan 2021 45,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant level under minimum limit

Pass 27 Jan 2020 43,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,902 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,138 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,290 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,881 miles

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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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WF12 GYZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF12 GYZ, 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 WF12 GYZ registered?

WF12 GYZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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