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HG12 JJU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,118 mi
Last recorded46,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 JJU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 46,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 34,454 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 28,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 23,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 14,072 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top mounting slight play in bush

Pass 8 Jan 2020 8,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 2,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 2,511 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 2,510 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 2,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,053 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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HG12 JJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HG12 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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What year was HG12 JJU registered?

HG12 JJU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is HG12 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 JJU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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