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FD62 BLK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,903 mi
Last recorded40,903 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 BLK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,903 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 37,830 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 37,830 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,424 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 36,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,280 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2020 34,280 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,276 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion

front discs worn

front shocks slight corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2019 33,276 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light not working (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 165 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes slight corrosion

front discs worn

front shocks slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2018 32,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2017 30,809 miles

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

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

both rear wheels slight bind by hand

Fail 16 Sep 2017 30,809 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheels slight bind by hand

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,481 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in both front strut top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 29,481 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in both front strut top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 27,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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FD62 BLK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD62 BLK, 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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FD62 BLK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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