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DK12 XWD

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,344 mi
Last recorded63,344 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XWD
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 63,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,064 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 57,028 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 25 Aug 2020 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & close to 2mm wear bars ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 51,048 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & close to 2mm wear bars ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,426 miles

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,596 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 28,510 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 28,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,353 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 19,509 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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DK12 XWD is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK12 XWD, 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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DK12 XWD is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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