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LL12 TBV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,361 mi
Last recorded60,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 60,361 miles

All underbody suspension components corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Os ns sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 59,769 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Os ns outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 59,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Os ns outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,203 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system very corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 55,076 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system very corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,280 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 45,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 45,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 38,778 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 21 Dec 2015 38,778 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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 TBV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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