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CA61 LPY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,389 mi
Last recorded98,389 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 LPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 98,389 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jan 2020 98,386 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 68,293 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 68,293 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,812 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 38,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,987 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 30,987 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA61 LPY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA61 LPY, 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 CA61 LPY registered?

CA61 LPY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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