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CA12 DYC

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,500 mi
Last recorded72,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 DYC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,500 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 72,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,697 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 59,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,779 miles

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,728 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One of hi level brake light bulbs not working, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 44,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One of hi level brake light bulbs not working, (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,119 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,368 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 37,368 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,125 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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CA12 DYC 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 71.4%.

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 CA12 DYC, 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 CA12 DYC registered?

CA12 DYC is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is CA12 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 DYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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