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FL12 HCA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,396 mi
Last recorded61,396 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 HCA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 61,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front & both rear pipes before axle flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 57,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 57,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 52,013 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,460 miles

Nearside Front Door+Sill/damaged.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 40,289 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,761 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 32,761 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected both rear wheel seized (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 24,195 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 24,195 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both side. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 16,338 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,513 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 4,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 3,106 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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FL12 HCA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL12 HCA, 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 FL12 HCA registered?

FL12 HCA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is FL12 HCA safe to buy?

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