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ED03 ELD

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,488 mi
Last recorded77,488 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED03 ELD
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 77,488 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has been leaking ,recommend early replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 77,488 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect has been leaking ,recommend early replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,151 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 66,150 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,946 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside front [offside nearing legal limit] (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 55,946 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside front [offside nearing legal limit] (5.3.2 (b))

coolant very low prior to test, added 1x litre coolant

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80r13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,648 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 13,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 8,921 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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ED03 ELD is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 995cc 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 ED03 ELD, 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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ED03 ELD is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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