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DA62 XHR

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,283 mi
Last recorded37,283 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XHR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 37,283 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 24,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 24,794 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 18,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 11,426 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back , rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 7,496 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 7,496 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 4,658 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 4,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 3,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 2,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 2,175 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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DA62 XHR is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA62 XHR, 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 DA62 XHR registered?

DA62 XHR is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is DA62 XHR safe to buy?

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