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LD12 DVF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,945 mi
Last recorded45,945 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 DVF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 45,945 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 43,419 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 43,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 41,815 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 39,987 miles

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

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

Front both suspension top mounts have slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has 2 punctures - unrepairable

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

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

induction pipe split has been taped together previously

Fail 12 Oct 2023 39,987 miles

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

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

Front both suspension top mounts have slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has 2 punctures - unrepairable

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

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

induction pipe split has been taped together previously

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,919 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fog light inop

Fail 12 Oct 2022 37,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fog light inop

Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,783 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 31,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 31,599 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 23,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 23,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 18,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 13,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,808 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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LD12 DVF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LD12 DVF, 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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LD12 DVF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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