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CA61 EFH

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EFH
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,817 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 97,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,541 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front exhaust flexipipe broken and leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,740 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,035 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 73,034 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,039 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 53,038 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,609 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,438 miles

os mirror housing damaged

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 EFH is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFH, 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 EFH is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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