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CA61 EFO

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,262 mi
Last recorded73,262 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EFO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,262 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside -Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,250 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,525 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,400 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 52,400 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet cannot be open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,617 miles

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,615 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs heavily worn and corroded

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 33,994 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 33,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,905 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 27,905 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 27,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 27,837 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,643 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,162 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 EFO 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 CA61 EFO, 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 CA61 EFO registered?

CA61 EFO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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