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DF12 OEW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 OEW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,700 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,223 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,273 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 57,263 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 54,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,027 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 49,027 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 42,891 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 42,887 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective dog lead jammed in (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155r13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 47,309 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 OEW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 995cc 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 DF12 OEW, 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 OEW registered?

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

Is DF12 OEW safe to buy?

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