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BF12 GYV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 GYV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,140 miles

165 60 15 tyres on front 175 60 15 tyres on rear

handbrake travel high

Fail 10 Nov 2025 98,140 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Nov 2024 89,307 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))

small crack in top corner of windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,895 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 77,893 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 71,716 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 69,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 49,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 3,020 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 GYV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BF12 GYV, 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 BF12 GYV registered?

BF12 GYV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BF12 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 GYV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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