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BF12 YHU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,519 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,768 miles

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

general corrosion all underneath

Pass 23 Nov 2022 60,800 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 60,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,778 miles

o/s rear brake lower readiong but overall eiffiency is met

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,235 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 59,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,195 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bearings have slight play (Both front)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 57,195 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut top bearings have slight play (Both front)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorber has limited damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,215 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 53,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,434 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,189 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,214 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 22,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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