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DE12 TMY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,208 mi
Last recorded90,208 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 TMY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 90,208 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 81,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 81,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 81,761 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension componenets corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2021 74,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded **STRONG ADVISE** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded **STRONG ADVISE** (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 74,618 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded **STRONG ADVISE** (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded **STRONG ADVISE** (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,003 miles

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

bonnet cable or catch seizing

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

near side wiper slightly split

Pass 25 May 2018 47,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 42,260 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 42,260 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 30,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 19,749 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 TMY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue 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 DE12 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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