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SE63 DZL

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE63 DZL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 75,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

exhaust badly corroded and excessively deteriorated

general component corrosion

sub-frame badly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 75,657 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust badly corroded and excessively deteriorated

general component corrosion

sub-frame badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 68,971 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded close to limit

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

exhaust badly corroded and deteriorated

sub-frame and components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,657 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust badly corroded and flexi deteriorated

subframe and component corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 56,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 56,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 49,633 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel spins then jams up feels like brake drum out off round (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 47,510 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear mounts have corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,253 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front mounting broke off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner side of disc worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 37,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 31,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 20,966 miles

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

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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SE63 DZL is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE63 DZL, 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 SE63 DZL registered?

SE63 DZL is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 10 February 2014.

Is SE63 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE63 DZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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