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BV12 XNL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,513 mi
Last recorded48,513 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XNL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,513 miles

Exhaust flexi armour broken

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi armour broken

suspension top mount play both sides

Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,430 miles

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

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Lift at both sides front suspension top mountings

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,887 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Lift in both sides front suspension top mountings

Number plate lights tapped on

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 38,887 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Lift in both sides front suspension top mountings

Number plate lights tapped on

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,840 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 35,840 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 31,717 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 28,893 miles

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

Offside dip beam image poor

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

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Oct 2018 24,331 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 24,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective SMASHED HEAD LIGHT SHARP EDGES (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding BIND AND JUDDER (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2017 19,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 16,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 12,710 miles

Accident damage to offside front corner.

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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BV12 XNL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Spark models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 49,022 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 BV12 XNL, 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 14 years old, this Chevrolet Spark is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV12 XNL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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