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HN12 YLL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,531 mi
Last recorded107,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 YLL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 107,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 107,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 102,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 98,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 98,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 84,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 84,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/14 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 75,203 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 75,203 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and has cuts

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2018 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and has cuts

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2016 55,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,092 miles

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 13 Jan 2016 48,092 miles

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

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

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

front inner brake pads look low

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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HN12 YLL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc 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 HN12 YLL, 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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HN12 YLL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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