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EX12 TWJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,476 mi
Last recorded54,476 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 TWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,476 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 54,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 51,019 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 51,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 48,486 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,967 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 45,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,305 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,556 miles

both front tyre treads very slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2020 37,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,182 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 32,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,004 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,704 miles

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

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

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 TWJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX12 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

EX12 TWJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is EX12 TWJ safe to buy?

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