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EF61 TLX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,495 mi
Last recorded52,495 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TLX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,085 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 50,084 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,905 miles

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))

Front Exhaust mounting defective + flexy pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 45,968 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,977 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,977 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 28,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 12,714 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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EF61 TLX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TLX, 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 EF61 TLX registered?

EF61 TLX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is EF61 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 TLX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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