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CE12 TJV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,312 mi
Last recorded21,312 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 21,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 20,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 17,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Adult belt not checked, child seat seat belt checked OK. ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 17,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Adult belt not checked, child seat seat belt checked OK. ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Unable to inspect wheel bearing due to binding brake.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 16,823 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 16,819 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing due to binding brake.

Pass 21 May 2019 15,677 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 15,622 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 14,409 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 14,409 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 18 May 2017 13,099 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 11,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 11,188 miles

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

Nearside Front outer edge of tread worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 11,188 miles

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

Nearside Front outer edge of tread worn

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 10,637 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

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 TJV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE12 TJV, 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 CE12 TJV registered?

CE12 TJV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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