2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Diesel · LR62 TWM

The 2012 Chevrolet Aveo presents as a fundamentally sound, mechanically stable vehicle following its most recent MOT pass on 19 August 2025 at 116,763 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a recurring front tyre wear pattern has persisted across consecutive tests. The 2025 test flagged both front tyres wearing on their inner edges, a direct repeat of the advisory issued in August 2021 when both front tyres were worn bald on the edges. This four-year gap between identical advisories points to an unresolved alignment or suspension geometry issue rather than a one-off event. The 2024 test was notably clean, recording only minor rear indicator discolouration, while the 2023 and 2022 tests passed with zero defects. The record shows no corrosion, structural, or braking failures across the entire history. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From August 2021 at 90,220 miles to August 2025 at 116,763 miles, the vehicle covered 26,543 miles over four years, averaging roughly 6,600 miles annually. This sits slightly below the typical 8,340 miles per year suggested by the vehicle's age profile, indicating lighter-than-average use in recent years. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the annual readings. The 2024 to 2025 interval shows just 7,460 miles added, reinforcing the picture of a car used for short, local journeys rather than sustained high-mileage driving. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated inner-edge wear on both front tyres strongly suggests the tracking is out of specification, likely due to worn suspension bushes, a damaged track rod end, or a worn lower wishbone joint. Have the front end checked on a four-wheel alignment rig before committing. Inspect the inner sidewalls of both front tyres for feathering or scalloped wear patterns. Given the vehicle's age and the low recent mileage, also examine the underside for surface corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and suspension components, particularly if the car has been standing for extended periods between short trips. The rear indicators flagged in 2024 are a minor cosmetic concern but worth verifying for water ingress.