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BT61 KPV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,100 mi
Last recorded57,100 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 57,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,374 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,625 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 54,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,584 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 49,248 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 49,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,436 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 19 Feb 2021 45,436 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,425 miles

rear tyres worn low offside slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Feb 2020 42,425 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn low offside slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,378 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 36,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,307 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 31,305 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 28,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,176 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,202 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 20,202 miles

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

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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BT61 KPV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT61 KPV, 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 BT61 KPV registered?

BT61 KPV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is BT61 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 KPV shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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