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BJ12 DBV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,233 mi
Last recorded54,233 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DBV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,233 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 54,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 52,748 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 52,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 48,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 41,888 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 41,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 34,943 miles

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

damage to rear bumper on offside

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2016 34,943 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

damage to rear bumper on offside

offside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,902 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ12 DBV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ12 DBV, 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 BJ12 DBV registered?

BJ12 DBV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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