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EY12 VWK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,281 mi
Last recorded57,281 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 VWK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 55,882 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 55,226 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 52,821 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 52,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 49,983 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,917 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,917 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 45,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 41,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,865 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,239 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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EY12 VWK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY12 VWK, 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 EY12 VWK registered?

EY12 VWK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EY12 VWK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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