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CA12 XAL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,877 mi
Last recorded64,877 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 XAL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 64,877 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 61,159 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and nail in

play n/s strut mount

Fail 23 May 2024 61,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre and nail in

play n/s strut mount

Pass 19 May 2023 58,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/f tyre worn on edges (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 56,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 55,709 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,484 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 55,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 54,870 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 51,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,369 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 44,369 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 37,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 May 2016 37,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 24,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side mirror damaged and cover missing

off side rear tyre worn uneverly on inner edge 155/8013t

Pass 8 May 2015 24,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side mirror damaged and cover missing

off side rear tyre worn uneverly on inner edge 155/8013t

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 XAL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

CA12 XAL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is CA12 XAL safe to buy?

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