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DK12 XWL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,748 mi
Last recorded89,748 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XWL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 89,748 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 89,746 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,857 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 80,857 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 77,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 72,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 67,223 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 61,889 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 57,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 51,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 44,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 38,889 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,165 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,789 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 XWL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

DK12 XWL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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