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GY12 GVL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,735 mi
Last recorded111,735 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 GVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 111,735 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight movement when jacked

Fail 21 Apr 2026 111,735 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight movement when jacked

Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,174 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/r13-79t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 97,352 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 97,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS HAVE PLAY

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,532 miles

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

both front top mounts have slight movement

front flexy exhaust leaking

rear ex mounting v. rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,180 miles

offside rear wheel binding; close to excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,886 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,511 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 9,324 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GY12 GVL 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 GY12 GVL, 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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GY12 GVL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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