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BL61 LWW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,211 mi
Last recorded27,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 LWW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 27,211 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 26,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 25,213 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 23,731 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 22,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 21,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 20,796 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 18,228 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 18,228 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 16,303 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 14,528 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 14,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 11,520 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 11,520 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone bracket (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 9,409 miles

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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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BL61 LWW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL61 LWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL61 LWW registered?

BL61 LWW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is BL61 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 LWW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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