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CK12 WVV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,434 mi
Last recorded88,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 WVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2026 88,434 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2025 75,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,781 miles

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,403 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,208 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 57,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 55,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,218 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 12,189 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 May 2017 42,733 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 40,460 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 40,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 34,394 miles

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

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

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 WVV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc 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 WVV, 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 WVV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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