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EK62 KSX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,861 mi
Last recorded79,861 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 KSX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,861 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak VERY BAD LEAK ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER REAR BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 76,297 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is extensively split/deteriorated and is extensively smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is extensively split/deteriorated and is extensively smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

offside front suspension strut upper mount/bearing shows play.

suspect that various tyres maybe underinflated.

Pass 1 Oct 2022 68,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 41,992 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 41,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,376 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 20,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 14,755 miles

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

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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EK62 KSX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EK62 KSX, 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 EK62 KSX registered?

EK62 KSX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EK62 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 KSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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