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DE12 ZLV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,166 mi
Last recorded31,166 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ZLV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 31,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 31,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 30,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,243 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 21,155 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 21,150 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,144 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 17,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 14,304 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 9,221 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 ZLV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

DE12 ZLV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DE12 ZLV safe to buy?

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