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BL61 LWY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

50,503 mi
Last recorded50,503 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 LWY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 50,503 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 50,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 47,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 45,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,444 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,513 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,178 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 39,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,984 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 36,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 33,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,434 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 30,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,802 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 25,802 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,976 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 20,976 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 16,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,006 miles

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 LWY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BL61 LWY, 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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What year was BL61 LWY registered?

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

Is BL61 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 LWY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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