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BF12 NTV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NTV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 61,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,816 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 40,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 27,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 22,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 22,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,042 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 19,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 13,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 13,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NTV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 NTV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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