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DF12 OEK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,076 mi
Last recorded30,076 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 OEK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 30,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 29,255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 28,367 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 28,366 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 27,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 24,337 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 24,333 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

unable to check nearside & offside rear wheel bearings fully due too brake bind

Pass 28 Aug 2018 22,312 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT FAULTY

Pass 24 Aug 2017 19,167 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 16,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 13,936 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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DF12 OEK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF12 OEK, 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 DF12 OEK registered?

DF12 OEK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is DF12 OEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 OEK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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