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DY12 OYJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 OYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 35,395 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 35,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 28,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,650 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 17,293 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 14,019 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 14,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 13,451 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 13,451 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 12,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 10,645 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 9,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,268 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade worn

Offside Front Wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,918 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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DY12 OYJ 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 80%.

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 DY12 OYJ, 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 DY12 OYJ registered?

DY12 OYJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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