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LL61 RJX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,505 mi
Last recorded97,505 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 RJX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 97,505 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,361 miles

Coolant level is low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level is low

Fail 31 Jan 2020 90,361 miles

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

Coolant level is low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level is low

Pass 23 Jan 2019 83,986 miles

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

Major oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2019 83,769 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Major oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,335 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2018 72,219 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven Nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,763 miles

Oil leaking from engine onto exhaust

Seat belt locking mechanism is tempermental to release

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 58,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking from engine onto exhaust

Seat belt locking mechanism is tempermental to release

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,630 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,197 miles

could not test O/S/R seat belt as boxes on seat

could not test passenger front seat belt as child seat fitted

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jan 2015 41,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

could not test O/S/R seat belt as boxes on seat

could not test passenger front seat belt as child seat fitted

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

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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LL61 RJX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LL61 RJX, 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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LL61 RJX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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