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BJ61 CTE

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,872 mi
Last recorded38,872 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 CTE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 38,872 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,180 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 35,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 31,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155 80 13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 25,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 155 80 13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 14,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 11,601 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 9,374 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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BJ61 CTE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ61 CTE, 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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BJ61 CTE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is BJ61 CTE safe to buy?

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