Chevrolet Spark Plus (2012)
2012 Chevrolet Spark Plus
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2012 Chevrolet Spark Plus. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 Chevrolet Spark Plus has a first-time MOT pass rate of 62.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for this model year. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
These cars are averaging 61,453 miles at test, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're still racking up 1.17 failures per vehicle on the first attempt. Before buying one, budget for repairs to get it through MOT and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the specific weak points that are pulling the pass rate down—the data suggests this isn't a model to buy sight-unseen.
What to check before buying a 2012 Chevrolet Spark Plus
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (78%) | 97 | 80.1% | 1.51 |
| Petrol (22%) | 28 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Chevrolet Spark Plus vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2012 Chevrolet Spark Plus vehicles fall between 42,838 and 73,626 miles.
2012 Chevrolet Spark Plus — Still on the Road
50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 54% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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