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BD12 BZS

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,677 mi
Last recorded39,677 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 BZS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 39,677 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 39,677 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,622 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 37,497 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 37,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 36,628 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 35,949 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 35,518 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 34,010 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 34,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 32,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 24,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 19,179 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2015 13,169 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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BD12 BZS is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc 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 BD12 BZS, 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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What year was BD12 BZS registered?

BD12 BZS is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is BD12 BZS safe to buy?

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