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LL12 TUU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,317 mi
Last recorded73,317 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TUU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 73,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn/leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2025 70,980 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,336 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 67,336 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both low level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,093 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 61,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Near side front & off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 61,015 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding Near side front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Near side front & off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 58,837 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 58,836 miles

Service brake imbalanced across an axle Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 56,883 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh damaged

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

Fail 1 May 2020 56,883 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,980 miles

exhaust flexi outer mesh damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2019 54,980 miles

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

exhaust flexi outer mesh damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre has 2 splits on inner and outer sidewall,2cm each but no exposed cords/ply

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fluffing of edges (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,761 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,898 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,624 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 TUU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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