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BJ12 DDL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,484 mi
Last recorded25,484 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DDL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 25,484 miles

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

Corrosion to front lower arms

Corrosion to rear axle

Play to o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 25 Mar 2025 24,644 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Some cracking / perishing to all tyres between treads

Pass 26 Mar 2024 23,372 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 23,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 21,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 18,035 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,840 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 16,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 15,076 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 12,836 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 12,833 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 8,244 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 5,736 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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BJ12 DDL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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