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LL12 TVT

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,208 mi
Last recorded83,208 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 83,208 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 83,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 68,547 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 64,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,633 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 62,633 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,873 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 58,385 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 58,385 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 55,535 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 55,470 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 52,775 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,731 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 50,731 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 43,244 miles

nearside mirror cover damaged/missing

Fail 8 May 2015 43,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside mirror cover damaged/missing

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 TVT is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black 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 TVT, 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 TVT registered?

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

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