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FE62 TGN

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,425 mi
Last recorded75,425 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 TGN
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering rack slight leak

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 18 Mar 2025 75,423 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside number plate light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering rack slight leak

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,722 miles

Nearside Rear regestration lamp not working

Fail 13 Mar 2024 70,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid front to rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,445 miles

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded, Coated in grease

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 23 Mar 2023 66,445 miles

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

Nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded, Coated in grease

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,072 miles

Offside Front o/s/f drivers seat belt becoming frayed on edge / advise attention to rectify

Rear rear no plate becoming deteriorated / advise to replace

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2021 58,070 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding / unable to rotate (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cracked / perished to excess / splitting through to cords 155 / 13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both front tyres worn very close to legal limits / both just legal at 2.mm / very strong advise to replace 155 / 13

Offside Front o/s/f drivers seat belt becoming frayed on edge / advise attention to rectify

Rear rear no plate becoming deteriorated / advise to replace

hand brake just reached 16%

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,485 miles

rear registration plate slightly detonated

Fail 11 Mar 2020 55,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate slightly detonated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 50,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,270 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 36,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 29,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,324 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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FE62 TGN is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE62 TGN, 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 FE62 TGN registered?

FE62 TGN is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is FE62 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 TGN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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