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LL61 SBX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 SBX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 108,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 108,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 155/80 13, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH - smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 97,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 155/80 13, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH - smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,766 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 155/80 13, ~1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,346 miles

Offside front brake has slight bind on rotation

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 71,351 miles

Nearside rear tyre is stepping

Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,571 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,835 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 53,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,202 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 41,199 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,681 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 SBX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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