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DV62 MME

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MME
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,716 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,445 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear upper brake pipes corroded upto flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,923 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 119,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 114,035 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear very close to cords but not showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 114,034 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking intread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 wear very close to cords but not showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 109,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 109,825 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,742 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear

Fail 7 Sep 2020 106,742 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorating

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear

Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,125 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Slight bind on o/side rear brake

Slight noise from o/side front wheel bearing

Surface corrosion on rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2019 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Top bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate deteriorated

Slight bind on o/side rear brake

Surface corrosion on rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,135 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 99,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,198 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 80,173 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven 52 % imbalance, 60kg run out offside (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Blue tinge (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,701 miles

DVR camera removed prior to test to prevent failure under section 8.3:1 (drivers view)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 58,701 miles

DVR camera removed prior to test to prevent failure under section 8.3:1 (drivers view)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' DVR camera in screen centre (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,304 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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DV62 MME is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV62 MME, 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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DV62 MME is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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