2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Diesel · FW12 HRL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a successful test in August 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the recent failure indicates that mechanical components require proactive attention. At 67,833 miles, the car initially failed the MOT due to a rough nearside rear wheel bearing, but this issue was rectified immediately, allowing the vehicle to pass the re-test on the same day with no further defects recorded. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,845 miles per year. Between July 2022 at 63,096 miles and July 2024 at 67,702 miles, the car covered only 4,606 miles over two years. This low usage suggests minimal wear on drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based parts and seals due to age and inactivity, which explains the issues seen in the history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry. The July 2023 test at 65,899 miles flagged both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joint dust covers as severely deteriorated. While these passed the subsequent test, the degradation of rubber boots is a common symptom of low-mileage vehicles that sit for long periods. The recent wheel bearing failure in 2025 also necessitates a physical check for any play or noise in the rear assembly to ensure the replacement was comprehensive and that the opposite side is not suffering from similar wear.