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DS12 ZYA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,136 mi
Last recorded50,136 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZYA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 50,136 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2026 50,110 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2025 44,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 41,124 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 23 May 2023 37,674 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 35,217 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 35,214 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,522 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2020 29,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 25,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 21,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 17,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,626 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 7,712 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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DS12 ZYA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc 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 DS12 ZYA, 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 DS12 ZYA registered?

DS12 ZYA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is DS12 ZYA safe to buy?

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