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BJ12 DKA

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DKA
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 100,423 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,267 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn plastic type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bushes starting to debond

Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,117 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,778 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge 195/65/15

Fail 13 Feb 2023 79,750 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge 195/65/15

Pass 22 Feb 2022 72,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 72,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 66,987 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2021 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,038 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,018 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 31,344 miles

All tyres degrading.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 22,914 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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BJ12 DKA 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 BJ12 DKA, 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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BJ12 DKA is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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