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LL61 RVC

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 RVC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 77,959 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 77,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 75,620 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer sills rusty

Rear axle rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2025 75,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill at rear rusty

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 72,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 68,187 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear belts and seats unable test due to luggage filled on seats

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,243 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,065 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 58,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,932 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 44,850 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 44,709 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 32,546 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 RVC is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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