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BT61 KRJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 KRJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 55,408 miles

Front Upper Both top suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2024 52,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Fail 6 Nov 2024 52,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 44,772 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 44,646 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,356 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,074 miles

Coolant low

Pass 30 Oct 2019 32,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,530 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,577 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 22,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 18,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f trye worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,124 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edge

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 KRJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

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

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