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CP61 NRO

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 NRO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 143,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 132,378 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust mounting bracket corroded and deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door handle deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,556 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 125,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 118,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 118,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 112,826 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,905 miles

o/s/f top mount slightly noisy

Fail 21 Feb 2020 108,905 miles

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

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

o/s/f top mount slightly noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2019 95,859 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 81,900 miles

Offside Front suspension rubber mounting slight noise

Fail 17 Feb 2018 81,900 miles

Offside Front suspension rubber mounting slight noise

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,918 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,758 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 40,427 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 40,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NRO 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 CP61 NRO, 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 CP61 NRO registered?

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

Is CP61 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 NRO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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