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AO12 ZJE

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,737 mi
Last recorded56,737 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 ZJE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,737 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 56,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear lightly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 35,196 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 35,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, aged, perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,594 miles

All 4 tyres aged and lightly perished

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,217 miles

Small cut in the tread shoulder of the offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,711 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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AO12 ZJE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO12 ZJE, 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 AO12 ZJE registered?

AO12 ZJE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is AO12 ZJE safe to buy?

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