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LL12 TJY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TJY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 79,235 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,222 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like could be the filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive looks like could be the filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,217 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 70,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 55,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 48,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on edges close to exposing cords

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inn er edge close to exposing cords.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 42,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 42,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,774 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 34,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 TJY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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