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LL12 THV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,493 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 96,493 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,615 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 84,893 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,893 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/15 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 74,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,512 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 57,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 57,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,002 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,780 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 THV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 THV, 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 THV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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