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HJ12 VWE

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VWE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,984 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust pipe flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 72,983 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))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust pipe flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 70,927 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,740 miles

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

slight play at both front top mounts

Fail 13 Feb 2024 68,729 miles

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

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

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

slight play at both front top mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 36,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 29,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 23,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 13,005 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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HJ12 VWE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ12 VWE, 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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HJ12 VWE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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