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KU62 UWR

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,976 mi
Last recorded96,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 UWR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 96,976 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to 2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to 2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,955 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 81,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 77,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 73,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a nail on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 73,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a nail on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,998 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 44,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39,680 miles

Front Both tyres have slight worn edges

Fail 23 Sep 2017 39,680 miles

Front Both tyres have slight worn edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,199 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread slightly

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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KU62 UWR is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KU62 UWR, 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 KU62 UWR registered?

KU62 UWR is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is KU62 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU62 UWR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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