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EA12 CXL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,366 mi
Last recorded97,366 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 CXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,366 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,047 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 95,042 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,792 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 56,412 miles

Offside Front Inner inner edge Tyre on limit

Fail 22 Apr 2017 56,412 miles

Offside Front Inner inner edge Tyre on limit

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2016 45,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,328 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 CXL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CXL, 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 EA12 CXL registered?

EA12 CXL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is EA12 CXL safe to buy?

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