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LL12 TNK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TNK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,897 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb out. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 135,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced sidelight. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning bulb out. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,700 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump slightly corroded. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 126,063 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 126,063 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,767 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL SUMP HAS SLIGHT LEAK,AND IS CORRODED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 119,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AROUND OUTER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL SUMP HAS SLIGHT LEAK,AND IS CORRODED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 115,687 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL SUMP CORRODED. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt POORLY FITTED. ()

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,089 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 May 2019 98,462 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 98,384 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,340 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 1,566 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2017 79,683 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 79,683 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 72,070 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 72,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 60,648 miles

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 TNK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red 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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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