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YH12 BUU

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 71,633 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 17 Apr 2026 71,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 53,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs lipped and pitted on BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 49,639 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle bushes worn

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 47,690 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight cracking / wear to edges n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

slight lip of corrosion to inner faces n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2022 47,690 miles

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight cracking / wear to edges n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

slight lip of corrosion to inner faces n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Pass 22 Apr 2021 45,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

whine from engine

Fail 22 Apr 2021 45,530 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

whine from engine

Pass 5 May 2020 44,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2020 44,258 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 41,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 38,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover / under trays fitted

lip of corrosion to inner faces of n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

lower gearbox mounting rubber bush deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bush's slightly deteriorated

slight uneven wear / stepping to inner edges of n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,582 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 35,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 32,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight stepping to inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,321 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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YH12 BUU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 YH12 BUU, 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 YH12 BUU registered?

YH12 BUU is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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