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BD62 GKV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,339 mi
Last recorded99,339 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 GKV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,339 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 84,649 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 84,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,371 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 63,371 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,273 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 fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front both tyres very worn on edges 155/80x13t

all four tyres on 2mm 155/80x13t

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,855 miles

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

both front tyres very on edges also close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 24 Oct 2019 51,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (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 a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres very on edges also close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 20,722 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 20,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 17,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,327 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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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BD62 GKV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red 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 BD62 GKV, 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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BD62 GKV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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