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DG12 HVJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,069 mi
Last recorded108,069 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,069 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 107,876 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 39% (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,144 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 99,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,469 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 87,467 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 85,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 82,554 miles

Both front strut top mounts have slight play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,435 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 77,435 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,122 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,427 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 65,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,111 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,593 miles

cracks noted to front tyres

front tyres very slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Feb 2015 41,593 miles

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

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

cracks noted to rear tyres

rear tyres very slightly out of shape

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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DG12 HVJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HVJ, 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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DG12 HVJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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