2012 Chevrolet Spark · 12,358 MOT tests
2012 Chevrolet Spark reliability
2012 Chevrolet Sparks fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Spark years (12,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- 46.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Chevrolet Sparks: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 64,740
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,358
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 18.1% of tests fail here (178% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Spark
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24.3%
- Brakes18.1%
- Suspension13.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
- Tyres7.8%
- Body, chassis and structure5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 8.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.36%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.57%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.65%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 4.32%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (26.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.69%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.39%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.24%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.77%)
Is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
2012 Chevrolet Sparks fail 46.4% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Spark years (12,358 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Chevrolet Spark MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (8.72% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.36% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Chevrolet Spark have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Chevrolet Spark shows 64,740 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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