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DS12 ZYD

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,510 mi
Last recorded64,510 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZYD
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2025 64,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 62,344 miles

Both front wishbone bushes starting to separate from fixings

Both rear axle bushes starting to separate from fixings

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of fluid

Pass 31 May 2023 59,247 miles

Both cv boot gaiters perished

Both front suspension top mounts slight movement

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside front shock absorber slightly leak of fluid

Pass 27 May 2022 56,021 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 56,021 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust flexi worn

Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 52,218 miles

Both front top suspension mounts have slight play

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

Fail 26 May 2021 52,214 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexi broke and mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front top suspension mounts have slight play

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

Pass 21 May 2019 43,597 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight movement and starting to make noises

Front brake discs worn and pitted on inside edges

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limits

Fail 21 May 2019 43,597 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both front suspension top mounts have slight movement and starting to make noises

Front brake discs worn and pitted on inside edges

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limits

Pass 24 May 2018 38,583 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 38,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 32,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 27,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 27,351 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,810 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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 ZYD is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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