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LL61 RTO

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 RTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 80,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,073 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2024 70,163 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,263 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 61,403 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 53,762 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 53,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,932 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 47,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,327 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 44,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 41,178 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 41,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 32,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,179 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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LL61 RTO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc 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 LL61 RTO, 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 RTO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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