2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Chevrolet Aveo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,409 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,409 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    73 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension37.4%
  2. Lights & electrics29.0%
  3. Brakes8.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  6. Body & chassis7.5%
  7. Tyres7.3%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2012 Chevrolet Aveo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,409 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).