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CV12 JJF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,334 mi
Last recorded97,334 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JJF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 97,334 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to maintain required rev range at fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,656 miles

Nearside Front Outer RACK END PLAY

Fail 30 Mar 2022 86,654 miles

Nearside Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,334 miles

front flexi pipe worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,266 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 31,266 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 31,624 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017

Advs slight binding on rear brakes

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

Fail 5 Mar 2015 16,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing the screen

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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CV12 JJF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV12 JJF, 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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CV12 JJF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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