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BJ12 FYP

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,680 mi
Last recorded35,680 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 FYP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 35,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 34,172 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 34,160 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 31,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 29,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 28,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,300 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,078 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 24,071 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 20,196 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 20,185 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 16,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,813 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,909 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Outer Edges

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 FYP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

BJ12 FYP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BJ12 FYP safe to buy?

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