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HJ62 ZDV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,618 mi
Last recorded80,618 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 ZDV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 80,618 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 80,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 74,060 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 67,600 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,530 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,530 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,974 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 59,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,621 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 55,621 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,130 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

luggage on rear seat not allowing full inspection of any adult belts

Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

luggage on rear seat not allowing full inspection of any adult belts

Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,804 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 37,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 28,413 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,315 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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HJ62 ZDV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

HJ62 ZDV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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