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GF61 ZPU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,416 mi
Last recorded65,416 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 ZPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 65,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 65,416 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread 155/80r13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 63,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,110 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,040 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,541 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,653 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 38,537 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 38,537 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,010 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 30,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,013 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)

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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GF61 ZPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF61 ZPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF61 ZPU registered?

GF61 ZPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is GF61 ZPU safe to buy?

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