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AJ12 YYN

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,783 mi
Last recorded23,783 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YYN
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 23,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, door and wing damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 23,783 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, door and wing damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 22,795 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Jun 2023 22,795 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2022 22,191 miles

The rear part on the o/s main brake is corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 22,191 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

The rear part on the o/s main brake is corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion but not weak (1.1.11 (c))

offside front wing mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges at present time

unable top test offside rear seat belt due top seat belt buckle not being visible

Fail 6 Aug 2021 21,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion but not weak (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front wing mirror glass is missing

offside front wing mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges at present time

unable top test offside rear seat belt due top seat belt buckle not being visible

Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,056 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 20,056 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or play

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,135 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch damaged/slightly loose

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2018 18,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,137 miles

Nearside body sill damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2017 17,127 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside body sill damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jul 2016 15,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due to under inflation (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,547 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre has slight damage to the outside wall

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 YYN is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YYN, 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 YYN is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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