2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Diesel · LR62 TWC

The 2012 Chevrolet Avéo presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status. The most recent MOT, conducted on 23 September 2025 at 90,336 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a minor failure just the day prior on 22 September 2025, where the tester flagged an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp and a rough-sounding offside rear wheel bearing. Both are relatively straightforward repairs, and their swift resolution before the pass indicates attentive rectification rather than a pattern of neglect. The overall maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring serious mechanical failures. Mileage accumulation tells a consistent story. The vehicle has covered approximately 19,492 miles between the August 2023 test at 70,844 miles and the September 2025 test at 90,336 miles, averaging roughly 9,100 miles per year over that two-year window. This aligns closely with the vehicle's lifetime average of about 6,453 miles per year across its fourteen-year lifespan, suggesting steady, typical use rather than prolonged dormancy or excessive daily punishment. The mileage record shows no suspicious gaps or implausible jumps, reinforcing confidence in its accuracy. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The September 2024 failure at 77,994 miles identified a seriously leaking nearside rear shock absorber and an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, while the August 2023 pass at 70,844 miles carried advisories for worn offside front Macpherson strut and lower suspension arm bushes. Although the most recent test cleared the vehicle, suspension wear on this platform tends to be cumulative. A thorough check of front wishbone bushes, ball joints, and shock absorber condition for fresh leaks or play is advisable. Tyre management appears inconsistent. Both the 2024 failure and the 2023 advisory cited the offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit or on its edge, suggesting possible alignment issues or simply deferred replacements. Inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, particularly on the offside front, and verify the date codes to rule out aged rubber. The rear wheel bearing flagged in September 2025 should also be re-checked under load for roughness or noise, as early-stage bearing wear can return quickly if the root cause, such as a damaged seal or inadequate greasing, was not properly addressed.