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BJ12 DCO

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,259 mi
Last recorded103,259 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DCO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 103,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

suspension components coated in sealant

Fail 20 Apr 2026 103,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 91,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,628 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 76,626 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,605 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 74,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears. and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,056 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,383 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,392 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 37,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 28,368 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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BJ12 DCO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ12 DCO, 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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BJ12 DCO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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