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BG63 VLM

2013 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 VLM
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 81,196 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 71,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 67,380 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 67,380 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 60,993 miles

Battery has temporary strap fitted.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 60,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 50,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 50,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 39,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 30,093 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 22,528 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 22,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cut

Nearside Front tyre low on tread outer edge

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (3.5.1g)

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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BG63 VLM is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 47,576 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 BG63 VLM, 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 13 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG63 VLM registered?

BG63 VLM is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is BG63 VLM safe to buy?

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