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SJ14 YVU

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Grey Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,380 mi
Last recorded73,380 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 YVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 73,380 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 73,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by arm bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 67,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by arm bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 60,982 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 51,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 51,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 32,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 24,788 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 20,176 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 20,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,913 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 18,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2017 14,740 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 14,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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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SJ14 YVU is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Grey 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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

SJ14 YVU is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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The MOT history for SJ14 YVU 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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