2013 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Diesel · AF13 CVH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs. The most recent MOT test on 31 May 2024 at 135,897 miles passed with no recorded defects, following an unexplained failure just two weeks prior at 135,869 miles. This suggests the owner is willing to address immediate compliance issues to keep the vehicle legal. Since the 2022 test, the car has maintained a clean record once the initial failure points were rectified. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,454 miles annually. Between the April 2022 test at 111,131 miles and the May 2023 test at 122,660 miles, the car covered 11,529 miles. A further 13,237 miles were recorded in the year leading to the 2024 test. This steady interval indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent internal seals and mechanical components from seizing due to inactivity. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as the record does not explicitly detail the reasons for the failures in 2023 and 2024. Given the high mileage, focus on checking for worn suspension bushes, perished coil springs, and binding calipers. Particular attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis and exhaust system, as corrosion-related issues are common failure points for vehicles of this age and mileage. While the recent pass is clean, the recurring failures shortly before passing suggest the vehicle may be nearing the end of the life for certain wear components.