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YR12 VYX

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,152 mi
Last recorded126,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VYX
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 126,152 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear axle bushes slightly perished

both sides rear suspension bump stops slightly perished

brake pedal rubber worn slightly on edge

rear beam axle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2023 126,152 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides rear axle bushes slightly perished

both sides rear suspension bump stops slightly perished

brake pedal rubber worn slightly on edge

rear beam axle has slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2022 126,059 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear shock absorb cover insecure

nsf child seat air bag turn off

Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,067 miles

both rear shock absorbers, dust shields insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2022 116,050 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi split in half (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers, dust shields insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,586 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,269 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,467 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,392 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,678 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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YR12 VYX is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR12 VYX, 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 YR12 VYX registered?

YR12 VYX is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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