CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG12 HVB

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,333 mi
Last recorded70,333 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HVB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,333 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 70,321 miles

Offside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 68,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 65,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80x13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 61,877 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 61,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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 27 Feb 2021 58,589 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 58,589 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,913 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,203 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 30,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Tyres Bald on Outer Edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Chevrolet Spark reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG12 HVB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG12 HVB, 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

How do I check the history of DG12 HVB?

You can check the full history of DG12 HVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG12 HVB registered?

DG12 HVB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DG12 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 HVB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG12 HVB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG12 HVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.