2012 Chevrolet Aveo 1.2L Diesel · YP12 DFK

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently acceptable, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than way approach. While the most recent test on May 24, 2023 at 111,094 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one day prior. That failure revealed multiple critical safety defects, including a fractured nearside front coil spring, a deteriorated drive shaft CV boot, and lighting misalignment. The fact that these faults were only addressed immediately upon a failure suggests that the vehicle is maintained only when necessary to passing the legal inspection. At 111,094 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 7,935 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a fourteen-year-old car. There is a notable gap in recorded mileage between June 2021 (101,751 miles) and May 2022 (110,712 miles), where only roughly 9,000 miles were covered in a year. While the lower annual mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the age of the vehicle means rubber components and fluid systems are subject to degradation irrespective of distance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the suspension and steering geometry. The history shows recurring issues with the nearside, including a worn track rod end in 2021, a worn suspension arm bush in 2022, and a broken coil spring in 2023. One should check for signs of oil leakage from the CV joints and inspect all drive shaft boots for cracking or tearing. Additionally, given the previous failures regarding artwork wipers and washers, the current state of the visibility systems must be verified to ensure they have not degraded again since the last test.