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BK13 TVP

2013 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Chevrolet Spark47,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 TVP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 75,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 75,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 68,127 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 68,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 62,224 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 56,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 52,126 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 52,126 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,262 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

ns wiper slightly smeary

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2019 34,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 34,915 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 22,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 17,740 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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BK13 TVP is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc 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 BK13 TVP, 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 BK13 TVP registered?

BK13 TVP is a 2013 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is BK13 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 TVP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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