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DE12 USN

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,305 mi
Last recorded57,305 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 USN
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% operational imbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 57,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% operational imbalance across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,292 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 56,290 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 51,635 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 51,633 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,511 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 46,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 42,829 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 42,829 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 41,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 41,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 41,046 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 41,045 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,419 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 40,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 83t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,083 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,402 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 USN is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

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

Is DE12 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 USN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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