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SJ14 YVL

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,616 mi
Last recorded69,616 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 YVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,616 miles

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

car corroded in pats

Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,466 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 68,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 60,444 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 60,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 52,343 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 52,332 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,262 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 46,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,983 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,372 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 32,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,006 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 32,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,513 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 30,509 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine

battery loose in clamp

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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SJ14 YVL is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SJ14 YVL, 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 SJ14 YVL registered?

SJ14 YVL is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SJ14 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ14 YVL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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