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LL12 TFJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,367 mi
Last recorded60,367 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,367 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 60,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,848 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 57,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 55,836 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 55,836 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,205 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 55,197 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog restraint jammed inside buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 54,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 53,685 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 53,685 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,721 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 51,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 49,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 47,404 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2016 38,673 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 38,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 33,167 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 33,167 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TFJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

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

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