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HY12 XRJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,236 mi
Last recorded31,236 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 XRJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 31,236 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 27,025 miles

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

Wipers juddering

Fail 27 May 2025 27,023 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Wipers juddering

Pass 24 Feb 2023 26,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,069 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Feb 2020 23,069 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,534 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 14,671 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 14,671 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 11,588 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 8,196 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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HY12 XRJ 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 78.6%.

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 HY12 XRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY12 XRJ registered?

HY12 XRJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is HY12 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 XRJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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