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AU62 VWP

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,179 mi
Last recorded103,179 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 96,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 89,680 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 81,889 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 155/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre size 155/7014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,217 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working blb380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16+21"standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 51,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 41,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech and holder on screen ()

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 41,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech and holder on screen ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16+22" standard (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 29,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16+22"standard wiper (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 17,254 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AU62 VWP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU62 VWP, 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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AU62 VWP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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