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HV12 ZHA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,408 mi
Last recorded196,408 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZHA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 196,408 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on edges 155/70/14

Fail 5 Dec 2024 196,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at corroded section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s tyres worn on edges 155/70/14

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 182,005 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mountings broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 182,005 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mountings broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 167,849 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 156,716 miles

coolant level very low

engine oil overfilled

oil pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 148,299 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,943 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cut in tread area, not to cord

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has small cut in tread area, not to cord

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,365 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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HV12 ZHA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV12 ZHA, 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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HV12 ZHA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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