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AK62 VEW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,296 mi
Last recorded27,296 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VEW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 27,296 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 27,296 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,444 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 25,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,460 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 24,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 20,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 18,383 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 18,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 10,766 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 VEW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK62 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

AK62 VEW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is AK62 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 VEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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