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EX12 TVW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 TVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 83,073 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Rear number plate light inop

both front surspension top mount movement

both front wiper blades smearing

exhaust front flexy broken and bracket broken

Fail 15 Aug 2023 83,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion

Offside Rear number plate light inop

both front surspension top mount movement

both front wiper blades smearing

exhaust front flexy broken and bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,312 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 5 Aug 2022 73,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 14 Aug 2021 69,435 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,043 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 5 Aug 2020 61,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 52,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,647 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 35,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2017 35,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 28,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 28,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 21,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,691 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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EX12 TVW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 EX12 TVW, 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 EX12 TVW registered?

EX12 TVW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is EX12 TVW safe to buy?

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