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YW63 BYL

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,290 mi
Last recorded75,290 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW63 BYL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 75,290 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 71,471 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 71,471 miles

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,848 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 64,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 58,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 51,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 39,938 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,838 miles

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

Fail 22 Jan 2018 26,838 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear slight bind to brake

Pass 24 Jan 2017 20,116 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (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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YW63 BYL is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc 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 YW63 BYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW63 BYL registered?

YW63 BYL is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is YW63 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW63 BYL 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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