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AK62 PXW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,855 mi
Last recorded93,855 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 PXW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 93,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,885 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 89,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 86,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 86,273 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 86,271 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 80,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to both rear flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 77,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to both rear flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,578 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,578 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 58,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,114 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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AK62 PXW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK62 PXW, 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 AK62 PXW registered?

AK62 PXW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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