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YF61 RXU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,232 mi
Last recorded53,232 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 RXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 53,232 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 51,834 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 51,834 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 50,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 50,823 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 49,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 47,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 45,879 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 45,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 44,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,984 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,160 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 30,594 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 30,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 19,197 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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YF61 RXU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black 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 YF61 RXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF61 RXU registered?

YF61 RXU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is YF61 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 RXU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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