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LB12 DYW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,251 mi
Last recorded73,251 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 DYW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,251 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 73,251 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,194 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,193 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 52,433 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 52,433 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,255 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,242 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,584 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,406 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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LB12 DYW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB12 DYW, 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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LB12 DYW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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