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BJ12 FYM

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,302 mi
Last recorded28,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FYM
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 28,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 27,316 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 27,316 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 26,710 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 25,983 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 25,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 25,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 23,008 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,336 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 17,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,448 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 9,515 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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BJ12 FYM is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ12 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

BJ12 FYM is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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