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FD61 DNF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,931 mi
Last recorded92,931 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 DNF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 92,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 84,726 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 84,726 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 71,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 May 2022 71,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 May 2022 71,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 61,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,058 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 59,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,923 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,794 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,794 miles

front wiper blades split

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 DNF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DNF, 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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FD61 DNF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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