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AF12 XMX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,011 mi
Last recorded44,011 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XMX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 44,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 44,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding 20kg (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed primary groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,678 miles

Offside Front strut top mount has some play in top bush/bearing not deemed excessive

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel/brake slightly binding/grabbing further investigation advised

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,606 miles

Offside Rear brake bing/grabbing further investigation required

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack has slight misting of oil

Pass 1 Mar 2022 39,146 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

Fail 21 Feb 2020 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount has slight play

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,176 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge near smooth

Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge near smooth

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,704 miles

Nsr Tyre Slight Cracking In Tread

Osr Tyre Cracking In Tread

Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,761 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 24,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Spark?

Based on 273,626 MOT tests across 19,123 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
19,123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,137
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,118
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AF12 XMX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 49,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Spark fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,137 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 XMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Spark typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 XMX registered?

AF12 XMX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 XMX safe to buy?

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