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SJ14 YVV

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,499 mi
Last recorded39,499 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 YVV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front steering rack ends corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

general corrosion - underside

Pass 24 Feb 2025 39,284 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 corners brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front drop-links and steering rack ends corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general corrosion - underside

Pass 26 Feb 2024 39,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front upper strut mount some play

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both track rod end and arms corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 38,669 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch starting to seize (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking gasses

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 22 Feb 2023 38,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch starting to seize (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi section broken but not leaking gasses

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2022 38,291 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 38,291 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 37,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 57,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,716 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,208 miles

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 YVV is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVV, 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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SJ14 YVV is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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