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J88 OON

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,371 mi
Last recorded107,371 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 OON
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust tail box joint badly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2025 107,371 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust tail box joint badly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2024 101,669 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Front pads getting low

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 101,669 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of age

Front pads getting low

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 87,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,863 miles

Fuel filler pipe has securing clamp broken at join to tank but not leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,992 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 76,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 71,252 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,934 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 3 Sep 2018 61,933 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,092 miles

wiper blades split. still clearing windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2017 50,092 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades split. still clearing windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 27,706 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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J88 OON is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J88 OON, 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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J88 OON is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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