2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · LR62 CME

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though it is currently overdue for its annual inspection. The most recent test conducted on 21 March 2022 at 85,749 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. However, as it is now June 2026, the vehicle has gone uninspected for over four years, necessitating an immediate re-test to verify the current state of components after a significant period of inactivity. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,125 miles per year. The record shows a gap of 9,569 miles covered between July 2020 and March 2021, followed by another 4,220 miles between March 2021 and March 2022. This low accumulation suggests the car was used for short trips or sat for extended periods. While this reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as perished rubber, fluid corrosion, and seized brake calipers regardless of the low mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the braking system. Given the four-year gap since the last MOT, checking for significant surface rust on the sills and suspension mounting points is critical. The previous history of failures in 2020 and 2021 suggests the owner was reactive to faults, but the current lack of recent data means the state of brake discs for pitting or suspension bushes for cracking is entirely unknown. Inspect the tyres for sidewalling and flat spots, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rubber rot before the tread wears out.