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CA61 EFD

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EFD
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,069 miles

Offside sill corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 57,069 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside sill corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside front and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 52,867 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 52,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,779 miles

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

Rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,790 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 40,463 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 38,183 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2020 35,786 miles

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

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

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

slight travel in hand brake lever

Fail 10 Jan 2020 35,786 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight travel in hand brake lever

Pass 14 Jan 2019 32,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,531 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 26,530 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear advise handbrake traval

Pass 12 Jan 2017 22,625 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 22,625 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 18,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 13,324 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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CA61 EFD 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 CA61 EFD, 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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CA61 EFD is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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