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HV12 ZHF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,327 mi
Last recorded85,327 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ZHF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,327 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,818 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 81,816 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 78,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 78,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front uneven wear across tyre tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 72,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,620 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 56,620 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,428 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,428 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,998 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to front number plate

front brake pads appear to be getting low

oil leak

some lift in front suspension top mounts

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 22 Aug 2018 39,998 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

damage to front number plate

front brake pads appear to be getting low

oil leak

some lift in front suspension top mounts

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,324 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,648 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 16,386 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 16,386 miles

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

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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HV12 ZHF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HV12 ZHF, 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 HV12 ZHF registered?

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

Is HV12 ZHF safe to buy?

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