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BD12 YAG

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,368 mi
Last recorded44,368 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YAG
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 44,368 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 44,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 36,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 36,801 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 28,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 28,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 21,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 15,590 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 15,420 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 9,579 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 9,579 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 5,473 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 5,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 4,973 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 4,370 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 3,907 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 2,887 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 YAG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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