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HG12 YLC

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,288 mi
Last recorded72,288 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YLC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,288 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 70,209 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 70,208 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 65,973 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 65,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,795 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 61,795 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,441 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 57,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 54,044 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 52,920 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 52,919 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 49,148 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,616 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,969 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 YLC is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG12 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

HG12 YLC is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is HG12 YLC safe to buy?

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