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LL12 TCJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,494 mi
Last recorded98,494 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 98,494 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 May 2026 98,494 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 91,290 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,862 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 82,287 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 82,285 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 80,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 80,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,337 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 71,333 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,997 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,766 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2018 62,766 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,409 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,525 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 TCJ 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 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

LL12 TCJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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