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DS12 ZZN

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,238 mi
Last recorded20,238 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 ZZN
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 20,238 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 19,582 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 19,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 18,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 17,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 17,877 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 16,644 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 23 Nov 2020 15,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 13,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 12,125 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 10,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,025 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 ZZN is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc 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 DS12 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

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

Is DS12 ZZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 ZZN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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