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DE62 SXV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,532 mi
Last recorded55,532 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 SXV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,532 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 55,532 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 51,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 49,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,779 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses fitted (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres , cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 41,984 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 38,582 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 33,524 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2019 33,524 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 Front 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 13 Nov 2018 28,651 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 28,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 24,638 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 20,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 15,520 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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DE62 SXV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE62 SXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE62 SXV registered?

DE62 SXV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is DE62 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 SXV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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