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J888 MPL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,317 mi
Last recorded19,317 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 MPL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 19,317 miles

Both front tie rods corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R just before flexi hose & just after (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 19,317 miles

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

Both front tie rods corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R just before flexi hose & just after (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front & both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 19,025 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2024 18,581 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 18,026 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 18,020 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,170 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 15,245 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 14,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 13,580 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,388 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 8,912 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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J888 MPL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J888 MPL, 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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J888 MPL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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