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AO12 ZHV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,365 mi
Last recorded66,365 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZHV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 66,365 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 66,348 miles

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 63,540 miles

Offside Rear brake low reading

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes greased

exhaust centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,966 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,494 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,209 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,864 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 21,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 16,244 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 14,063 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 10,756 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 10,756 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AO12 ZHV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO12 ZHV, 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 AO12 ZHV registered?

AO12 ZHV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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