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CV12 JJU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,499 mi
Last recorded38,499 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 38,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber strut top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven across its circumference

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven across its circumference

Pass 1 Jul 2025 37,365 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 37,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,574 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 33,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 30,245 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 30,240 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 26,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 21,612 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 21,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 17,871 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 17,855 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 7 Mar 2018 15,156 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 11,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,483 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 6,329 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 JJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JJU, 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 JJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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