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LL12 TFY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,583 mi
Last recorded82,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,583 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf+osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr+osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 81,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 81,868 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 79,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into rear flexi hose brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle oily,gearbox driveshaft oil seal possibly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal has a high bite point

interior mirror deterioated

slight play in front top shock bushes/top mounts

Fail 6 Oct 2022 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into rear flexi hose brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive underside of vehicle oily,gearbox driveshaft oil seal possibly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal has a high bite point

interior mirror deterioated

slight play in front top shock bushes/top mounts

Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,101 miles

Clutch biting point high

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn Bald on edges and perished

Offside front and both rear tyres perished

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2021 71,101 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn Bald on edges and perished

Clutch biting point high

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front and both rear tyres perished

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,419 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 53,419 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 52,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,500 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 TFY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TFY, 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 TFY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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