2013 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Diesel · FJ13 YFV

The Chevrolet Aveo presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 2 July 2025 at 29,573 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with the only blemishes being two consecutive fail-pass pairs in July 2023 and July 2024 that closed within a single day and carried no listed defects. These suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults on the vehicle itself. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 2013 registration. The car covered just 1,561 miles between the July 2023 test at 26,546 miles and the July 2024 test at 28,107 miles, then 1,466 miles to the July 2025 test at 29,573 miles. That averages roughly 2,275 miles per year across its life. The MOT data contains no gaps longer than twelve months and no rapid accumulation, so the record is clean and sparse on fault data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clear test history. Low annual mileage combined with the 2023 and 2024 same-day fail-pass entries warrants checking the tester's paperwork and confirming no suppressed advisories existed on those dates. Suspension bushes, brake calipers, and underbody corrosion should be examined closely, as prolonged standing on low use can accelerate perishing of rubber components and surface rust on structural members. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all five tests, the Aveo shows no recurring mechanical trend requiring corrective action. The verdict remains favourable provided an independent inspection confirms the structural integrity and consumable condition match the official record.