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EA12 CXG

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CXG
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,381 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 80,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,396 miles

Front some corrosion to subframe

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

parking brake has little res travel

Pass 6 Jan 2022 58,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,408 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 43,723 miles

H/brake has little res travel

Fail 11 Jan 2020 43,722 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

H/brake has little res travel

Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,588 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 30,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 17,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 16,159 miles

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 21 May 2016 13,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre slightly worn

Offside Front Outer tyre starting to wear

Pass 21 May 2015 11,247 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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EA12 CXG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA12 CXG, 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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EA12 CXG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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