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CV12 PUH

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 PUH
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,214 miles

Offside Front fog light bulb missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,555 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 86,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 78,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 63,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 63,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box flange/joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 60,663 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1557014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 44,599 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 44,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,083 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,514 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 21,013 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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CV12 PUH is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue 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 CV12 PUH, 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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CV12 PUH is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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