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HJ62 ZDU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,608 mi
Last recorded88,608 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 ZDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,608 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 82,244 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 82,240 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,842 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 58,328 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 58,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 52,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,053 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 50,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,962 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 41,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,783 miles

advise slight oil leak steering rack area

Pass 13 May 2015 27,093 miles

Rear wiper blade unserviceable

Slight weep of oil from steering rack pinion

Fail 13 May 2015 27,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade unserviceable

Slight weep of oil from steering rack pinion

Fail 26 Mar 2015 25,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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HJ62 ZDU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 HJ62 ZDU, 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 HJ62 ZDU registered?

HJ62 ZDU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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