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FE61 TLY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,576 mi
Last recorded106,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 TLY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 106,576 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,069 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 97,069 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 90,098 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 68,520 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 68,520 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn to cords on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 60,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 60,200 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 40,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing VERY CLOSE on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 40,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing VERY CLOSE on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,933 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 24,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,748 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 14,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,750 miles

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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FE61 TLY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE61 TLY, 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 FE61 TLY registered?

FE61 TLY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is FE61 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 TLY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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