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DE12 TFZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,490 mi
Last recorded36,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 TFZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 36,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 155/70R14 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 155/70R14 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 36,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 155/70R14 77T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 155/70R14 77T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,958 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,828 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 27,828 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,953 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,949 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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DE12 TFZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DE12 TFZ, 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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DE12 TFZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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