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CP61 NRJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

78,466 mi
Last recorded78,466 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 NRJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 78,466 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,925 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 77,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,383 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arms and subframe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake plates corroded

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,383 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

front suspension arms and subframe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake plates corroded

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,338 miles

both front brakes have slight binding

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f suspension arm and subframe frame has corrosion

rear axle corroding

rear brake drum plates corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2021 72,338 miles

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

both front brakes have slight binding

front flexi exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f suspension arm and subframe frame has corrosion

rear axle corroding

rear brake drum plates corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,554 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,554 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,512 miles

drivers mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,512 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn causing fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 61,710 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,844 miles

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,056 miles

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

child seat fitted

drivers door mirror damaged

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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CP61 NRJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CP61 NRJ, 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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CP61 NRJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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