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DA61 YPZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 YPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 96,655 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing slight play

Offside Front strut top mount bearing slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

exhaust front flexi section worn but not excessive

Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,643 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing slight play

Offside Front strut top mount bearing slight play

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

exhaust front flexi section worn but not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,305 miles

front brakes low

Pass 15 Feb 2022 76,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,946 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 66,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 57,030 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,086 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Offside Rear tyre 23 years old

Pass 9 May 2017 46,580 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 46,572 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 its oil added

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2015 32,469 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front 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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DA61 YPZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA61 YPZ, 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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DA61 YPZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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