2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Diesel · LR62 CMY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive wear-related repairs. The most recent test in November 2025 at 95,586 miles resulted in a pass despite the offside front tyre reaching the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a trend seen in August 2024, where the nearside front tyre also exhibited similar issues, suggesting that the owner addresses tyres only when they approach the MOT failure threshold. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 77,624 miles and November 2025 at 95,586 miles, the car covered 17,962 miles, indicating a recent increase in usage compared to previous years. While the low total mileage generally protects drivetrain components, the age of the vehicle means that rubber components and metal fatigue are subject to natural degradation regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the record highlights recurring failures in this area. The September 2023 failure for worn anti-roll bar linkages and lower arm ball joints was followed by an advisory for a worn offside suspension arm bush in 2024. These faults indicate the front end assembly is reaching the end of its service life. A physical inspection should check for play in the bushes and signs of tearing in the ball joints to ensure these issues have not progressed into immediate mechanical failure. The 2022 advisory regarding perished rear tyres suggests that the vehicle may sit for long periods, which can cause dry rot in the rubber that tread depth measurements hide. Verify the sidewalls of all four tyres for cracking, even if they appear deep. Given the history of uneven tyre wear on the front axle, a professional alignment check is necessary to ensure that suspension misalignments are not prematurely consuming new tyres.