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EF61 TKY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,426 mi
Last recorded134,426 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TKY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line, advise brake inspection (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front top shock mounts have play

offside wiper smearing (order line)

Fail 4 Aug 2020 124,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line, advise brake inspection (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front top shock mounts have play

offside wiper smearing (order line)

Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,883 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 104,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,080 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 93,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 70,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 70,534 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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EF61 TKY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF61 TKY, 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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EF61 TKY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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