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FG61 YUA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 YUA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 128,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm bald on inner edge close to cords showing (165/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on outer edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 109,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm bald on inner edge close to cords showing (165/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on outer edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,660 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 81,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips and before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between rear flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wrong size fitted / different to rear tyres should have 165/6015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wrong size fitted / different to rear tyres should have 165/6015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (165/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 17,939 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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FG61 YUA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG61 YUA, 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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FG61 YUA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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