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LL12 TKJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,064 mi
Last recorded140,064 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,064 miles

Front Positive battery terminal loose

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

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

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

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

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

Rear High level stop lamp partially working

Tyres front 155/80R13, rears 175/70R13

Fail 7 Oct 2024 139,091 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to maintain fast idle speed 2500-3000 rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. NSF 165/65R13 OSF 155/65R13. Rears both 155/80R13 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Exhaust broken and leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Positive battery terminal loose

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear High level stop lamp partially working

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,615 miles

Front Bonnet damage

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 108,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Bonnet damage

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,626 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 7 Oct 2021 75,477 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 75,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,791 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,609 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 34,403 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 34,393 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 21,225 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 21,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 14,990 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 14,990 miles

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

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 TKJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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