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Outstanding Recall

2014 Chevrolet Spark 1.2L Petrol · BN14 WJC

BN14 WJC

2014 Chevrolet Spark (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2014. Recorded mileage 42,919 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
CHEVROLET SPARK
Year / Origin
2014 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 28/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
42,919 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
1206cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, as evidenced by the most recent MOT test on 25 March 2026 at 42,919 miles which returned no recorded defects. This follows a consistent history of passes over the preceding years. Despite a single failure in March 2024, the car has maintained a clean record thereafter, suggesting that the previous owners addressed identified issues promptly to maintain a passing standard. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 31,346 miles and March 2026 at 42,919 miles, the car covered only 11,573 miles. This low usage typically indicates less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it also increases the risk of age-related degradation in perished rubber parts or seized brake calipers due to long periods of inactivity. While the digital record is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the rubber-based components that often suffer on low-mileage cars. Check for seized rear brake sliders and perished suspension bushes, as these do not always manifest as immediate failures but affect handling quality. Additionally, inspect the structural integrity for corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as the age of the vehicle can lead to rust regardless of how few miles the engine has clocked.

BN14 WJC Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
  • 42,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
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Known faults for Chevrolet Spark

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

BN14 WJC Mileage History

  1. 22/03/20177,952 mi
  2. 22/03/20177,952 mi
  3. 13/03/20189,960 mi+2,008 mi
  4. 27/03/201913,548 mi+3,588 mi
  5. 18/03/202019,630 mi+6,082 mi
  6. 18/03/202019,630 mi
  7. 17/03/202122,565 mi+2,935 mi
  8. 15/03/202227,322 mi+4,757 mi
  9. 15/03/202227,322 mi
  10. 27/03/202331,346 mi+4,024 mi
  11. 27/03/202331,346 mi
  12. 20/03/202435,437 mi+4,091 mi
  13. 20/03/202435,437 mi
  14. 13/03/202539,381 mi+3,944 mi
  15. 25/03/202642,919 mi+3,538 mi

Average of roughly 3,882 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

BN14 WJC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 09:16
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Chevrolet Spark (BN14 WJC) between March 2017 and March 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle OFFSIDE LAGGING.. (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SHOULDER CRACKED TO CORDS..”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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