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CA12 FAF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,064 mi
Last recorded44,064 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 FAF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 44,064 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 44,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 43,920 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 43,815 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,320 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 43,310 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 41,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 41,943 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 40,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,322 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 30,463 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,463 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 25,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 20,603 miles

Bonnett won't secure on primary catch

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Slight travel at handbrake

Fail 29 Jun 2016 20,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s , o/s (3.5.1g)

Bonnett won't secure on primary catch

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low

Slight travel at handbrake

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,592 miles

rear wiper deteriorated

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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CA12 FAF 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 64.7%.

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 CA12 FAF, 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 CA12 FAF registered?

CA12 FAF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is CA12 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 FAF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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