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AK12 NHT

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,496 mi
Last recorded72,496 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NHT
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,496 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 20 Apr 2026 72,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,966 miles

brake pipes corroded

various marks over vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2025 70,945 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

various marks over vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2024 68,317 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2024 68,316 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 64,997 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 64,997 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,765 miles

front no plate water marked

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 20 Apr 2022 58,765 miles

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

front no plate water marked

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,918 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 3 Apr 2020 50,145 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 50,145 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,267 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Apr 2019 45,267 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish 1656015

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

osf tyre has small cuts in tread , not large enough to fail 1656015

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and characters in slightly poor condition (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S/F & Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,204 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S/F & Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner & outer shoulders very low/bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,728 miles

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

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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AK12 NHT is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK12 NHT, 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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AK12 NHT is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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