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BL61 LXA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,868 mi
Last recorded112,868 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 LXA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 112,868 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,662 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2023 109,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 104,984 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 102,830 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front strut has slight lifting play

multiple chips on screen

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped/redish in colour have got hot at some point. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has been run flat, slight damage to inner and outer side walls

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside o/s/f door mirror cover loose/insecure

front crash bar/bumper support very distorted/bent. (located behind lower grille on front bumper)

Fail 30 Jan 2019 101,214 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped/redish in colour have got hot at some point. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre has been run flat, slight damage to inner and outer side walls

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside o/s/f door mirror cover loose/insecure

front crash bar/bumper support very distorted/bent. (located behind lower grille on front bumper)

Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,023 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Jan 2018 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,220 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,511 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,048 miles

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

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 LXA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in White with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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