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LL61 RVJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,671 mi
Last recorded62,671 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 RVJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 62,671 miles

corrosion on components

Fail 14 Feb 2026 62,642 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked on letter (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on components

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,829 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Badly Corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 58,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust Flexi Badly Corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 51,848 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 51,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2023 47,603 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 37,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 37,454 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 35,666 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 35,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 35,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 31,848 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,514 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,608 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 RVJ 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 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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

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

Is LL61 RVJ safe to buy?

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