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GK12 ZKM

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,443 mi
Last recorded119,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 ZKM
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,443 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 119,443 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 108,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

power steering pipe has slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Mar 2022 96,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

nearside driveshaft inner boot has slight seepage of grease

Pass 18 Mar 2021 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,818 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 62,724 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,277 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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GK12 ZKM is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GK12 ZKM, 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 GK12 ZKM registered?

GK12 ZKM is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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