2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · LO12 PMV

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of deteriorating maintenance regarding rubber and suspension components. In the most recent test in April 2025 at 75,299 miles, the car passed after an initial failure for a missing registration plate lamp. While the immediate failure points were rectified, the advisories highlight a persistent state of mechanical wear that remains unaddressed across multiple years. Specifically, the rear shock car have shown reduced damping since at least 2024, indicating they are nearing the functional limit. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,378 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 9,000 miles between the January 2023 test at 58,438 miles and the March 2024 test at 68,934 miles. This low usage frequency likely explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components, such as the consistent cracking and perishing of the tyres and suspension bushes, which often occur due to age-related oxidation rather than simple tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and exhaust system. The offside front Macpherson enough pin or bush was flagged as worn in 2025 and should be checked for excessive play that could affect handling. The minor exhaust leak at the flexi-section noted in the latest report is a known weak point that may lead to increased noise or emissions failures if not replaced. Given the history of cracked and perished tyres across multiple tests, the entire set of tyres should be evaluated for deep structural rot regardless of the remaining tread depth.