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LL12 TKF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,887 mi
Last recorded80,887 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TKF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 80,887 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 79,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is over 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 155/60R13 79T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 155/60R13 79T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,585 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,614 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,545 miles

Offside Front washer jet working 50%

bonnet safety catch needs attention

Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,545 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front washer jet working 50%

bonnet safety catch needs attention

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,682 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 62,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 56,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 50,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,288 miles

both front tyres wearing low (2mm-3mm)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 41,288 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low (2mm-3mm)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,773 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 31,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TKF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 TKF, 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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What year was LL12 TKF registered?

LL12 TKF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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