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LL12 RMU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 92,575 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 92,574 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 92,033 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush X2 (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 91,246 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 91,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 90,005 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,950 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,298 miles

Offside 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))

o/s/r door handle broken but still functioning

Fail 22 Feb 2022 87,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside 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))

o/s/r door handle broken but still functioning

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,327 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 63,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,972 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,972 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,229 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 RMU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RMU, 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 LL12 RMU registered?

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

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