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5497 LJ

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,638 mi
Last recorded38,638 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5497 LJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 38,638 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 35,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 33,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 30,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 26,983 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 26,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 19,799 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 19,799 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 16,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 13,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 8,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 5,491 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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5497 LJ is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 37,576 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 5497 LJ, 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 12 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5497 LJ registered?

5497 LJ is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is 5497 LJ safe to buy?

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