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BN12 TCU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,875 mi
Last recorded87,875 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TCU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 87,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 87,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 72,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Flexi worn

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

Fail 6 May 2024 72,023 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Flexi worn

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

Pass 15 May 2023 71,742 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

anti roll bar corroded front both

exhaust flexi outer mesh broken

Fail 15 May 2023 71,742 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

anti roll bar corroded front both

exhaust flexi outer mesh broken

Pass 5 Apr 2022 53,829 miles

Offside Front 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))

exhaust flexi pipe outer mesh broken

Fail 29 Mar 2022 53,745 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

exhaust flexi pipe outer mesh broken

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 46,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 43,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 43,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,015 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 35,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 30,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,840 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 22,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 16,666 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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BN12 TCU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN12 TCU, 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 BN12 TCU registered?

BN12 TCU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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