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LG12 XFF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,197 mi
Last recorded51,197 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 XFF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,197 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 51,197 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 43,569 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 43,569 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,582 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 40,578 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to drivers rear wheel binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 35,679 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 35,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,993 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 23,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 18,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 11,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 11,684 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 11,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 10,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,710 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 5,437 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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LG12 XFF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red 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 LG12 XFF, 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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LG12 XFF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is LG12 XFF safe to buy?

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