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LG62 YXS

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,151 mi
Last recorded55,151 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 YXS
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,151 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 55,151 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 36,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 33,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim and slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both rear service and parking brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 31,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim and slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to both rear service and parking brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads low and balding towards outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim that is slightly out of shape.

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 30 Jul 2019 28,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim that is slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 28,140 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (1.2.1 (e))

2 (of 3) Bolts missing from air induction box at top of engine.

Judder to parking brakes both sides.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to outer rim that is slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,048 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 25,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 21,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2017 21,162 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2016 16,432 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 12,481 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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LG62 YXS is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LG62 YXS, 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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What year was LG62 YXS registered?

LG62 YXS is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 23 September 2012.

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