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LL12 THG

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 100,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 100,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 95,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 75,128 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 75,128 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust Flexi Pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,275 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 72,275 miles

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

FRONT FLEXI STARTING TO SEPERATE

Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,333 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 67,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded +both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 60,456 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Nearside Front WHEEL BUCKLED

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Rear BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 17 Nov 2018 60,456 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Nearside Front WHEEL BUCKLED

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE

Offside Rear BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,074 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 THG 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 61.1%.

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

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