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LL12 CDU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 CDU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,958 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame, Anti-roll bar, Anti-roll bar linkages, Shock absorbers + Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle + Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 73,951 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame, Anti-roll bar, Anti-roll bar linkages, Shock absorbers + Suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle + Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 73,144 miles

Fluid residue around power steering reservoir

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13, considerably worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 73,144 miles

Fluid residue around power steering reservoir

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13, considerably worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,042 miles

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

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 72,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,953 miles

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 5 Jul 2022 68,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,511 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 63,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 60,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 59,491 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,025 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,422 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 51,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 41,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,548 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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LL12 CDU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LL12 CDU, 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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LL12 CDU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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