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LL61 RKU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 RKU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 79,736 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 62,828 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread void at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front bumper split and damaged not likely to cause injury

Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,934 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged unlikley to cause injury to pedestrians

Fail 3 Oct 2019 51,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front bumper damaged unlikley to cause injury to pedestrians

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,014 miles

slight damage to front bumper unlikley to cause injury when contacted or grazed

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,496 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear uneven

Fail 28 Sep 2017 45,489 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wear uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,676 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,931 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,700 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 24,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RKU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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