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BV62 SPU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Pink Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,559 mi
Last recorded39,559 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 SPU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 39,559 miles

Clutch pedal high

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner 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))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 39,559 miles

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

Clutch pedal high

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 10 Jan 2024 30,366 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 30,366 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,400 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 29,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,210 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,051 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 25,051 miles

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

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 22,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 18,910 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 18,910 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 28 Nov 2017 16,115 miles

Nearside Rear rear wheel binding slightly

front wipers worn

Pass 17 Nov 2016 13,461 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,371 miles

battery is leaking acid recomend replacing

n.s.f tyre is on 3-4mm replace soon

need to remove child seats in future unable to check centre seatbelt

o/s/f tyre is a bit low aswel but ok for now

oil is on minimum

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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BV62 SPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Pink with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV62 SPU, 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 BV62 SPU registered?

BV62 SPU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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