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DN12 WPZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,441 mi
Last recorded45,441 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 WPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mounting has play

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

under body is corroded and outer rear sills

Pass 16 Jun 2025 43,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,285 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 40,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 37,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 33,409 miles

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

Rear tyres are perished and 10 years old

Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,711 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 28,707 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,120 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 18,686 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 13 Jun 2016 14,866 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 14,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,971 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 9,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WPZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

DN12 WPZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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