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CV12 JJL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,354 mi
Last recorded79,354 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JJL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 79,354 miles

Front Sub-frame 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))

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2026 79,338 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,338 miles

(Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 59,821 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 53,377 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 53,377 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 42,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 36,348 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,549 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,162 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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CV12 JJL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV12 JJL, 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 JJL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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