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BD12 YAJ

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,564 mi
Last recorded135,564 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YAJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 135,564 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 135,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 127,764 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 20 Dec 2024 127,753 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount excessively worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 118,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 111,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,394 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 55,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 27,955 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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BD12 YAJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BD12 YAJ, 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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BD12 YAJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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