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J5 CBE

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

15,903 mi
Last recorded15,903 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 CBE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 15,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2026 15,903 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 13,428 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

mid exhaust joint corroded

o/s front brake caliper corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 13,413 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake calipers corroded

mid exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2024 13,306 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Wheel bearing noise unknown location

Fail 16 Aug 2024 13,305 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Wheel bearing noise unknown location

Pass 10 Aug 2023 12,881 miles

All brake hoses ferrules are slightly corroded

Both front ABS rings are corroded

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Front brake discs are slightly corroded on inner sides

Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,602 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 11,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 9,928 miles

All brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2020 9,925 miles

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

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

All brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

Front and rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 8,921 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 8,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 8,232 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2018 8,229 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

offside and nearside windscreen washers each jet has a blocked nozzle

offside and nearside wiper blade rubbers torn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 7,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,690 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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J5 CBE is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,576 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 J5 CBE, 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 13 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J5 CBE registered?

J5 CBE is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is J5 CBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 CBE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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