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FL12 HCF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,972 mi
Last recorded42,972 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 HCF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 42,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 42,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 39,653 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 39,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 36,039 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,447 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi poor

o/s/f fog lamp

Fail 14 Nov 2022 33,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi poor

o/s/f fog lamp

Pass 24 Nov 2021 29,979 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 29,975 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 28,594 miles

ignition switch faulty

Fail 3 Mar 2020 28,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

ignition switch faulty

Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,986 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Mar 2016 14,986 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,058 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 HCF 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 FL12 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

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

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