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BF12 YHP

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,948 mi
Last recorded64,948 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YHP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 64,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 64,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,601 miles

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 24 Jan 2024 55,013 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 55,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 45,987 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,079 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 44,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 41,926 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 38,530 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 38,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 36,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 36,447 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 31,604 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 24,401 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 24,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,081 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 YHP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHP, 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 YHP registered?

BF12 YHP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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