2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · NG12 FJN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 1, 2026, at 54,032 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of instability following a significant failure in mid-2025. While the car passed its most recent test, the persistence of a minor exhaust gas leak, which first appeared in May 2024 and remains as of the present, indicates that this specific fault has not yet been fully rectified despite multiple inspection cycles. At 54,032 miles over fourteen years, the Chevrolet Aveo has averaged only approximately 3,860 miles per year. This low usage typically suggests less mechanical wear on the engine and gearbox, but it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals due to inactivity. Between May 2024 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 11,597 miles in a single year, which is triple its usual annual average. This sudden burst of mileage likely correlates with the mechanical failures of the brakes and suspension components noted during the May 2025 test. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the nearside front coil spring was fractured in 2025. Although the car passed since, low-mileage vehicles are prone to dry-rotted and seized calipers. The front braking system requires a thorough check; the pads were found below the critical 1.5mm limit in 2025, and the discs were already noted as worn. The recurring exhaust leak also remains a point of concern, as a flexi-element or manifold leak can lead to further structural damage or emission failures if ignored. The supplementary restraint system warning lamp fault recorded in 2025 should also be verified to ensure the airbag system was properly cleared and remains functional.