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FD12 UWW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,436 mi
Last recorded46,436 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 UWW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,436 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 43,659 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 42,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,930 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,159 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 41,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 38,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,200 miles

Front tyres (both) wear to edges

Offside Front seat belt webbing slight fluffing

Pass 5 Sep 2019 33,155 miles

Coolant staining on engine area

Front washer jets misaligned slightly

OSF strut top has slight play

Oil on engine area

Fail 4 Sep 2019 33,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers smearing and insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split and cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant staining on engine area

Coolant below minimum

Front washer jets misaligned slightly

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall heavily scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSF strut top has slight play

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil on engine area

Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,981 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,816 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,018 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

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 UWW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UWW, 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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FD12 UWW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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