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HY62 YNT

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,066 mi
Last recorded69,066 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 YNT
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,066 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

front exhaust mounting defective

front exhaust pipe has minor leak

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,260 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

outstanding recall, contact dealers

Fail 21 Nov 2024 66,180 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

outstanding recall, contact dealers

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible, starting to effect emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 62,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible, starting to effect emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,089 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 59,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,429 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 54,429 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 51,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,193 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,193 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,834 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 43,834 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 21 Sep 2017 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,018 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 27,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 17,236 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 17,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HY62 YNT is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HY62 YNT, 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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HY62 YNT is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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