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GV12 AXU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 AXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 96,814 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective By Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 90,216 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 79,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 79,889 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 59,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,474 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 52,426 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 52,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,115 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 25,994 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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GV12 AXU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV12 AXU, 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 GV12 AXU registered?

GV12 AXU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is GV12 AXU safe to buy?

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