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GU62 VXA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,790 mi
Last recorded49,790 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 49,790 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,465 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 42,195 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak engine bay ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 34,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 25,688 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 24,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Brake pads approximately 3/4s worn. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,024 miles

both rear tyres starting to split in tread area

Fail 14 Sep 2020 24,024 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split in tread area

Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 19,532 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 18,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 15,229 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 15,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GU62 VXA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU62 VXA, 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 GU62 VXA registered?

GU62 VXA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is GU62 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 VXA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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