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DV62 MMJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,152 mi
Last recorded73,152 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 MMJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 73,152 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 73,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,375 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 54,264 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 51,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 49,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,757 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 46,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,233 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 42,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 35,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 29,147 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,828 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2015 17,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has 2 nails in tread

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 MMJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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