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2012 Chevrolet Aveo LS 1.2L Petrol · LO61 LDX

LO61 LDX

2012 Chevrolet Aveo LS (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 100,626 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET AVEO LS
Year / Origin
2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
100,626 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently unsatisfactory, with a clear deterioration trend evident from the most recent inspection in July 2025. This test was conducted at 100,626 miles and passed with no defects, but the record indicates a significant risk of failure if the engine and drivetrain are not maintained. The most recent test was conducted on 2025-07-28, while the previous failed test occurred on 2024-02-17, suggesting a 14-year gap between assessments. This significant delay in testing relative to the vehicle's age and mileage suggests that basic upkeep was likely skipped during the ownership period, resulting in accumulated wear on critical components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs. The mileage pattern is heavily skewed by the two failed tests, with the most recent test at 100,626 miles showing no defects. This high mileage figure indicates severe wear on the drivetrain and suspension, which is consistent with the history of two failed inspections between 2022 and 2024. The rapid accumulation of miles since the initial 2022 test and the prolonged absence of a 2025 test highlight a lack of proactive maintenance, allowing wear to reach critical levels that could lead to catastrophic failure. The data shows no gaps in the mileage accumulation, meaning the vehicle has been driven at a speed that would cause the engine and suspension to fail within the next few years. Given the recurring faults and structural risks, a buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to evaluate the condition of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components. The tester should verify the integrity of the coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs for corrosion or binding, as the previous failed tests suggest these systems may have degraded. Additionally, the buyer must check the exhaust emissions and structural integrity of the engine block and chassis to rule out hidden mechanical failures. The history of two failed tests since 2022 indicates that the vehicle has been under heavy stress, and any inspection must confirm that the vehicle meets the required roadworthiness standards before it can be legally sold.
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LO61 LDX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
  • 100,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LO61 LDX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 13:48
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Chevrolet Aveo Ls (LO61 LDX) between September 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

LO61 LDX Mileage History

  1. 20/09/202276,611 mi
  2. 24/09/202276,698 mi+87 mi
  3. 17/02/202487,934 mi+11,236 mi
  4. 29/02/202488,181 mi+247 mi
  5. 28/07/2025100,626 mi+12,445 mi

Average of roughly 8,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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