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WJ62 FZM

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,047 mi
Last recorded55,047 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 FZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,047 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 55,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, 205-55-16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe.1 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 54,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe.1 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 52,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 50,027 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 49,982 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer missing and replaced with straight pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected sticker/tint/strip in swept area in screen (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,665 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

exhaust backbox has been replaced with a straight pipe

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,719 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 37,095 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 24,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,086 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 15,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

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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WJ62 FZM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ62 FZM, 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 WJ62 FZM registered?

WJ62 FZM is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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