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YS12 VMA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,793 mi
Last recorded41,793 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VMA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 41,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 39,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,033 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 35,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,838 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,967 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 30,936 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 28,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 15,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,115 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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YS12 VMA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS12 VMA, 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 YS12 VMA registered?

YS12 VMA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is YS12 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 VMA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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