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FA58 LOL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA58 LOL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,260 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2024 111,286 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be leaking from oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 111,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits split in centre section of exhaust leaking excessive gases (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear exhaust leaking excessive gases from joint to back box

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be leaking from oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 103,811 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,804 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 88,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,528 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 70,257 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,577 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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FA58 LOL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FA58 LOL, 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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FA58 LOL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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