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CV12 PUX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,770 mi
Last recorded85,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 PUX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 85,770 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2025 84,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 84,914 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,048 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,479 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded at unions (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,139 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))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 72,124 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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 25 Mar 2021 70,622 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded slightly and coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 70,622 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded slightly and coated (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,196 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,115 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,068 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,245 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 45,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,071 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,016 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PUX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc 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 CV12 PUX, 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 CV12 PUX registered?

CV12 PUX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CV12 PUX safe to buy?

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