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CP62 LYZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,665 mi
Last recorded41,665 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP62 LYZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 41,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 40,516 miles

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

Rear axle and brake backplates corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 40,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle and brake backplates corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 38,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 36,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2023 35,996 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside rear low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2022 33,810 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 33,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,522 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 31,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 29,680 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Fail 14 Oct 2020 29,618 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog clip stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall of tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall of tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,742 miles

Advise-Damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 11 Oct 2018 20,553 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Fail 11 Oct 2018 20,553 miles

Damage to rear bumper

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 16,236 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 7,552 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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CP62 LYZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP62 LYZ, 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 CP62 LYZ registered?

CP62 LYZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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