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CE12 TJU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,361 mi
Last recorded90,361 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 90,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,930 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 88,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipes is blowing excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

ADVISE: front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 18 Jul 2023 87,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,870 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,855 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 83,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,510 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,557 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,527 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2018 54,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2017 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre is low and cracked on outer side wall

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2017 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre is low and cracked on outer side wall

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,672 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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CE12 TJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CE12 TJU, 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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CE12 TJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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