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BJ12 YWU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,262 mi
Last recorded87,262 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 87,262 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,757 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 44,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 44,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 11 May 2017 35,471 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,930 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,178 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to outside edge

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 YWU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

BJ12 YWU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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