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LL12 OZB

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,500 mi
Last recorded72,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 OZB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,774 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 56,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 52,724 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 52,718 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 47,147 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 44,381 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 50,633 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 40,258 miles

Offside Front Oil leak round the oil pump area (maybe) ()

Fail 6 May 2017 40,258 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Oil leak round the oil pump area (maybe) ()

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

Pass 2 May 2016 36,356 miles

oil residue around powersteering pump/pipe, unable to see any leak during test

Fail 2 May 2016 36,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil residue around powersteering pump/pipe, unable to see any leak during test

Pass 7 May 2015 33,387 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 OZB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OZB, 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 OZB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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