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BN62 OJL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 OJL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 91,002 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 90,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,748 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 85,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,169 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 79,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 79,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 76,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 76,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,831 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 69,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 64,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 58,618 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,183 miles

front number plate cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,075 miles

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

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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BN62 OJL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BN62 OJL, 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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What year was BN62 OJL registered?

BN62 OJL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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