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BJ13 SYS

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 SYS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 93,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,254 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 90,140 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 85,905 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 85,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,819 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 63,102 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 63,102 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 52,883 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 52,883 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,638 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 41,638 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,181 miles

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

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 SYS is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ13 SYS registered?

BJ13 SYS is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 25 May 2013.

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