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LD12 XWU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 XWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 77,148 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 77,137 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,032 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 31 Jan 2025 67,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top nut doesn’t appear to be tightened/ fitted correctly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Top nut doesn’t appear to be tightened/ fitted correctly (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2024 60,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 52,990 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,188 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 49,188 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 47,776 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 47,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,962 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust front bracket on pipe rusted through , about to break

Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,820 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,319 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 31,648 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 31,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 24,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 18,407 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XWU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD12 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD12 XWU registered?

LD12 XWU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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