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WG12 YFO

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,255 mi
Last recorded131,255 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 131,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very corroded outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm very borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 127,783 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides [axle] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plates corroded both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 127,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides [axle] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plates corroded both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 124,035 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 124,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jul 2023 116,862 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,771 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,446 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,463 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,265 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 49,069 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WG12 YFO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG12 YFO, 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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WG12 YFO is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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