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FD12 UWS

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,331 mi
Last recorded45,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UWS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,287 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 40,287 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 38,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,556 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 34,554 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,295 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

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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FD12 UWS is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD12 UWS, 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 FD12 UWS registered?

FD12 UWS is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is FD12 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 UWS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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