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BF12 NUU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,863 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 66,115 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,359 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 64,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,616 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,065 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2021 61,062 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Front spot light inop

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2019 52,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,509 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 31,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,835 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/F and O/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 17,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted N/S/F and O/S/R

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NUU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue 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 BF12 NUU, 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 NUU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BF12 NUU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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