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BJ62 BTY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,244 mi
Last recorded57,244 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 BTY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,244 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,792 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 49,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 48,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 47,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,220 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,537 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 42,535 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre close to limit

exhaust corroded but not blowing

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,327 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 37,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,730 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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BJ62 BTY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BJ62 BTY, 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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BJ62 BTY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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