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FG12 XJZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension leg top joint slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 93,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension leg top joint slight play.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at flexible pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 89,755 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 89,755 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 83,776 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting slight play

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 83,762 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint pinch bolt broken/missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting slight play

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,575 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back ( rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 68,575 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back ( rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,392 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,388 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,405 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 21,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 12,843 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,511 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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FG12 XJZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc 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 FG12 XJZ, 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 FG12 XJZ registered?

FG12 XJZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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