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LL12 TVJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 118,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 106,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2023 103,846 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 103,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,030 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 99,030 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,672 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 94,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 89,791 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,500 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 62,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,216 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 51,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,634 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 39,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,582 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 TVJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc 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 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

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

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