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J16 BRD

2010 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,284 mi
Last recorded50,284 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Chevrolet Spark47,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BRD
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,284 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

osf s play in macpherson strut upper attachment

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,707 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all.. osf 2mm nsf 3mm nsr 2mm osr 3mm-cracking (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres edges fethering

park brake just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Nov 2019 45,707 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all.. osf 2mm nsf 3mm nsr 2mm osr 3mm-cracking (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres edges fethering

park brake just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 36,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 31,073 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 31,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 26,629 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 26,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 22,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2014 22,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,479 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 18,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J16 BRD is a 2010 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2010 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 47,782 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 J16 BRD, 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 16 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J16 BRD is a 2010 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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