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AJ12 YJA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

81,143 mi
Last recorded81,143 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YJA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 81,143 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 81,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,505 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 76,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Bumper badly damaged and n/s/f fog light damaged

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure Wing guard missing front ()

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn

Fail 3 Aug 2021 69,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper badly damaged and n/s/f fog light damaged

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure Wing guard missing front ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,749 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 63,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 56,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,858 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 38,858 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,132 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 28,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,569 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 16,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AJ12 YJA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ12 YJA, 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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AJ12 YJA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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