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FT12 JPU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,714 mi
Last recorded81,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 JPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 81,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,647 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 74,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,890 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust corroded at rear joint

Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexy to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

no oil on dip stick pre mot add 1.5l

Fail 9 Aug 2022 57,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexy to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

no oil on dip stick pre mot add 1.5l

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,373 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 51,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 48,864 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 48,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,061 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear close to limit and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 40,505 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and nearside rear close to limit and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,836 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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FT12 JPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT12 JPU, 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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FT12 JPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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