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LL12 RFJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 RFJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,890 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2024 73,466 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 73,464 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 67,561 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 61,735 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 61,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 50,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 49,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 47,893 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 47,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Different size tyre front to rear

Pass 6 Jun 2017 46,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 46,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,649 miles

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2016 41,649 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 35,917 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s o/s front tyres worn on edges

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 RFJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL12 RFJ, 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 RFJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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