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AJ12 DHZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,779 mi
Last recorded52,779 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DHZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 52,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in center box at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 52,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in center box at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 41,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 41,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 30,318 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 30,318 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 23,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,422 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 15,422 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 11,914 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,047 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 8,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 6,440 miles

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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AJ12 DHZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ12 DHZ, 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.

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What year was AJ12 DHZ registered?

AJ12 DHZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is AJ12 DHZ safe to buy?

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