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BD12 KWG

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,566 mi
Last recorded93,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 KWG
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 93,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 tyres 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 93,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 tyres 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,687 miles

Nearside Rear damage to quarter panel

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,352 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,290 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,048 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 44,048 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,909 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 36,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 29,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/80/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,042 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 24,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,469 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 KWG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD12 KWG, 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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BD12 KWG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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