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DN12 FYR

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,477 mi
Last recorded90,477 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 FYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 84,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,974 miles

Front front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 76,691 miles

Centre brake light partially inoperative but less than 50%

Nearside Front Brake slow imbalance

Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,928 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Feb 2018 69,182 miles

misting of oil from power steering rack.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,379 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 61,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,482 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low

Fail 24 Apr 2015 48,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low

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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DN12 FYR is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN12 FYR, 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 DN12 FYR registered?

DN12 FYR is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DN12 FYR safe to buy?

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