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BJ13 SYR

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Grey Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,078 mi
Last recorded166,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 SYR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 166,078 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2024 166,078 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 143,788 miles

Front Front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,911 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,680 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 98,515 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 98,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 92,383 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 92,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 66,140 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 38,253 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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BJ13 SYR is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Grey with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BJ13 SYR, 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 BJ13 SYR registered?

BJ13 SYR is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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