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BU14 XLB

2014 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Chevrolet Spark37,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XLB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 74,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 74,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers split offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,732 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 65,729 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 57,899 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 57,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,742 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 50,740 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,496 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 48,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,760 miles

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

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

front mac slight play in upper attatchments

o/s/f tyre cracking

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly suspect oval brake drum

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 27,315 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly suspect oval brake drum

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 21,574 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres has cracks in the treads.

both rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 21,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres has cracks in the treads.

both rear tyres has cracks in the treads.

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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BU14 XLB is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark in Blue 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 BU14 XLB, 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 BU14 XLB registered?

BU14 XLB is a 2014 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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