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LL12 TGZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to and from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,952 miles

Nearside side skirt loose

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear ones (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 70,950 miles

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

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

Nearside side skirt loose

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and all rear ones (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre's cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 68,572 miles

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

Front Brakes slight inballence

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads discoloured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,866 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 65,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 165/60R15 77H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 63,066 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 165/60R15 77H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,971 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 60,971 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,477 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,561 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 28,741 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Apr 2015 24,917 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 TGZ 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 TGZ, 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 TGZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is LL12 TGZ safe to buy?

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