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HG12 YKZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,591 mi
Last recorded52,591 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YKZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 52,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 37,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 34,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 32,627 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 24,159 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 24,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 18,622 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 10,273 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 5,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,718 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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HG12 YKZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG12 YKZ, 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 HG12 YKZ registered?

HG12 YKZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is HG12 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 YKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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