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GK12 ZKU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,364 mi
Last recorded15,364 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 ZKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 15,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 15,250 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Recommend brkes to be cleaned and adjusted (1.2.1 (c))

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 23 Feb 2023 15,158 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 14,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 12,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 12,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 10,171 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 10,171 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 8,876 miles

All tyres are perished

Offside Rear Brake slightly sticking

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 5,185 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 ZKU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK12 ZKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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