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BF12 GXL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,326 mi
Last recorded60,326 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 GXL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 60,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 56,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 52,468 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 47,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 42,799 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 42,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,471 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 37,471 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 30,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside & offside rear road wheels have a brake bind/stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

nearside front washer jet nozzle slight adjustment needed

nearside rear road wheel has a brake bind/stiff when rotated by hand/squealing

nearside rear tyre slight cracking around tread of tyre/outer sidewall perishing

offside rear road wheel has a brake bind/stiff when rotated by hand/squealing

parking/hand brake lever travel slightly high

Fail 24 Mar 2017 24,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

nearside front washer jet nozzle slight adjustment needed

nearside rear road wheel has a brake bind/stiff when rotated by hand/squealing

nearside rear tyre slight cracking around tread of tyre/outer sidewall perishing

offside rear road wheel has a brake bind/stiff when rotated by hand/squealing

parking/hand brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,291 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,038 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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BF12 GXL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF12 GXL, 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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BF12 GXL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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