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LL61 RPZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,621 mi
Last recorded55,621 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 RPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 55,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,367 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexible section deteriorating outer banding

Fail 9 Jul 2024 53,367 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to inability to get engine to maintain a constant speed to register emissions, engine fluctuates significantly above and below upper and lower engine speed limits, will not sit consistently at regular speed. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorating outer banding

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,829 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 48,828 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 43,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,505 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,374 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 37,374 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,065 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 37,065 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,719 miles

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Rear brakes are noisy on application

Fail 18 Dec 2015 36,719 miles

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Rear brakes are noisy on application

Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,710 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 35,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RPZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RPZ, 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 LL61 RPZ registered?

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

Is LL61 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL61 RPZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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