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BK12 TFU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,343 mi
Last recorded82,343 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 TFU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 82,343 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,235 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake goes to stop no reserve travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror head broken, jagged edge protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely brake binding unable to rotate (1.3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 73,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,024 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 64,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,815 miles

Slight wear to wiper blades

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,104 miles

NSR tyre worn on 2mm and worn on shoulders

OSR tyre worn on 2mm and worn on shoulders

Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,104 miles

NSR tyre worn on 2mm and worn on shoulders

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

OSR tyre worn on 2mm and worn on shoulders

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,504 miles

all four tyres worn close to the limit

Fail 16 Apr 2015 29,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 29,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BK12 TFU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK12 TFU, 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 BK12 TFU registered?

BK12 TFU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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