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LL12 TVK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 75,238 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,961 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 75,647 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 75,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,888 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

SURFACE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Fail 13 Nov 2020 72,888 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

SURFACE CORROSION TO OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

Pass 11 May 2019 66,694 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,533 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 56,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 56,201 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,122 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/15 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2015 38,537 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wiper torn on edge

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

Pass 9 May 2015 38,537 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wiper torn on edge

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 TVK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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