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CK12 RYA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 RYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 84,348 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,795 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 77,795 miles

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

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

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 77,125 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 77,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 72,828 miles

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

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,964 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 68,964 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,876 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 63,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,978 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mount slight play .

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low tread on edges ()

front tyres low tread on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low tread on edges ()

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

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,394 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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CK12 RYA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK12 RYA, 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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CK12 RYA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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