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FD61 DMZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,934 mi
Last recorded78,934 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 DMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 78,934 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm outer, LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm outer, LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 75,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm outer, LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm outer, LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 70,425 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,226 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 65,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 59,849 miles

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

Offside 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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,006 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 50,700 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 46,849 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,425 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,471 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 37,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear nail

Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,837 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 33,555 miles

fluctuation front brakes

front number plate poor condition close fail

minor play nsf wheel

Fail 10 Jan 2015 33,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluctuation front brakes

front number plate poor condition close fail

minor play nsf wheel

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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FD61 DMZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD61 DMZ, 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 FD61 DMZ registered?

FD61 DMZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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