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BG12 ZHJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,557 mi
Last recorded36,557 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 ZHJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 36,557 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 36,543 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 27,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 18,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2017 18,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 13,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 9,830 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,037 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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BG12 ZHJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG12 ZHJ, 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 BG12 ZHJ registered?

BG12 ZHJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is BG12 ZHJ safe to buy?

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