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LL61 SCV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,128 mi
Last recorded139,128 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 SCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 139,128 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle, suspension, springs corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 139,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle, suspension, springs corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 139,078 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear mounting detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,856 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 135,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off advise repair (0.1 (a))

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Fail 28 Nov 2023 128,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding pads aprox 3-4mm (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off advise repair (0.1 (a))

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Fail 22 Nov 2023 128,396 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 115,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 115,445 miles

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

Front Brakes slight release uneven

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe advise replace (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 83,954 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,855 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,993 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,339 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,398 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,890 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 SCV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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