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DK12 XWF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,234 mi
Last recorded34,234 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XWF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 34,234 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 34,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 33,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 32,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 32,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,704 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,897 miles

All 4 tyre cracking/perished

Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 29,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/14 77T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/14 77T (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,429 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 29,429 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 28,059 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 XWF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK12 XWF, 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 DK12 XWF registered?

DK12 XWF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is DK12 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 XWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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