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BU14 EJX

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,086 mi
Last recorded75,086 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 EJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 75,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,413 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 70,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 69,744 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DISTORTED/SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 69,740 miles

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

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DISTORTED/SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 64,875 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 64,875 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 458,009 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 45,809 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,020 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 36,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,427 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 26,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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BU14 EJX is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 37,576 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 BU14 EJX, 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 12 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU14 EJX registered?

BU14 EJX is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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