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DE12 TNK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,877 mi
Last recorded77,877 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 TNK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 77,877 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.57mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.26mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,877 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 56,877 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,530 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 46,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 TNK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TNK, 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 DE12 TNK registered?

DE12 TNK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DE12 TNK safe to buy?

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