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LL12 TVZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,462 mi
Last recorded101,462 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 TVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 101,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 94,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 88,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,327 miles

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

both front top mount with slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2023 82,136 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front top mount with slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2022 75,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,280 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 66,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,728 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 59,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 52,035 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 52,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,933 miles

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

rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 11 Jan 2017 43,933 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2016 34,648 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,207 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 TVZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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