2013 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Petrol · SP13 XKM

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 4 November 2025 at 73,855 miles, though with two advisories: a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and a minor exhaust leak at the flexi section. This represents a clear improvement from the preceding test on 10 January 2025, which resulted in a failure due to multiple serious defects. That failure identified excessively worn front suspension components (offside front anti-roll bar ball joint, suspension arm pin/bush, and a compromised dust cover), along with near-negligible damping on the nearside rear shock absorber. The subsequent pass indicates these critical suspension items were rectified, stabilising the car’s core roadworthiness. However, the persistent exhaust leak advisory across both January and November 2025 tests suggests an unresolved or recurring issue with the exhaust system’s flexible section. The recorded mileage of 73,855 over approximately 13 years averages a low 5,681 miles annually. The MOT history reveals a notable period of accelerated use between 23 November 2023 (57,754 miles) and 10 January 2025 (69,966 miles), accumulating over 12,000 miles in just 14 months—well above the long-term average. Usage since the January 2025 failure has been more modest, adding just under 4,000 miles by November 2025. The record is sparse prior to November 2022, with two consecutive clean passes in 2022 and 2023, indicating a period of reliable maintenance before the defects emerged during the higher-mileage phase. A buyer must prioritise a hands-on inspection of the front suspension geometry and components, specifically the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and lower arm bushes, given their previous excessive wear. The rear shock absorbers require a functional test for damping effect, as one side previously exhibited negligible performance. The exhaust system must be examined closely at the front flexi section for any gas leakage, a recurring fault. The nearside front tyre’s edge wear warrants checking for incorrect tracking or worn steering/suspension parts. While low overall mileage may mitigate some wear, the defects logged in early 2025 correlate with the spike in usage, suggesting components were stressed beyond their maintenance interval.