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DS12 ZZM

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,931 mi
Last recorded35,931 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZZM
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 35,931 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF Top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 34,778 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi worn

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 33,443 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 32,197 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened NSF/OSF Top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF/OSF (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF/OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 30,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF,OSR,NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,009 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 29,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,766 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 22,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,902 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,787 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 ZZM is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc 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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

DS12 ZZM is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is DS12 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 ZZM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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