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K4 MEF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,074 mi
Last recorded26,074 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 MEF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 26,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 24,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 23,408 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 23,406 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 22,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,157 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 20,358 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Badly corroded hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm) - (155/80R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm) - (155/80R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 20,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Badly corroded hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm) - (155/80R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm) - (155/80R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 17,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 15,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 12,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 10,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 9,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 7,314 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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K4 MEF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K4 MEF, 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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K4 MEF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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