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LC12 UOL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

White Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,664 mi
Last recorded89,664 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 UOL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 85,230 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose both sides slight damaged no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 85,230 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose both sides slight damaged no sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,335 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 70,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 57,867 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 7 Jun 2022 57,867 miles

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

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

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 21 May 2021 46,459 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 34,574 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 34,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 26,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 26,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 22,241 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 22,202 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 18,157 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 18,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,988 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 13,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LC12 UOL 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 57.9%.

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 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 LC12 UOL, 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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LC12 UOL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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