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EJ12 DWX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,687 mi
Last recorded59,687 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DWX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 49,871 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 41,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 41,432 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 34,557 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 34,557 miles

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

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 bulbs inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 27,379 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 27,374 miles

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

rear brakes performances slight imbalance

Pass 14 Jul 2021 25,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres outer wall perished

Pass 23 Jul 2019 21,865 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 21,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,167 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 20,162 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 18,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 12,811 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 5,497 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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EJ12 DWX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ12 DWX, 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 EJ12 DWX registered?

EJ12 DWX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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