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EF12 EWB

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EWB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 129,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 119,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns lagging behind os (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 103,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 103,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 88,067 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 88,067 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 82,492 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 82,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn

Pass 29 Jun 2020 73,503 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 73,503 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,196 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires changing now. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

four wheel trim centre covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 56,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires changing now. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

four wheel trim centre covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn

slight play in offside front top shock mount

Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,270 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jul 2015 35,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

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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EF12 EWB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue 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 EF12 EWB, 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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EF12 EWB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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