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GY12 WEX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 WEX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 87,844 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front side repeater casing missing

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 55,312 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Front osf and nsf

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,853 miles

o/s n/s/f top shocker mounts slight play

Fail 18 Jan 2021 44,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s/f top shocker mounts slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,064 miles

Front grill has damage.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 27,064 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front grill has damage.

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,778 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres are heavily glossed

both front tyres are heavily worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,596 miles

Front Grille broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight bind (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 23,596 miles

Front Grille broken

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight bind (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,839 miles

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

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 WEX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WEX, 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 WEX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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