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LL61 SKJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,271 mi
Last recorded126,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 SKJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 126,271 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 126,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2023 102,711 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 102,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 102,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise imbalance on rear brakes close

advise play in top mounts

Pass 1 Sep 2021 76,345 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,345 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket on front pipe adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,550 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 67,436 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,643 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 65,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,743 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,852 miles

under body corroding needs good oil spray

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,905 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wiper juddering but clears screen

Offside Front Wiper juddering but clears screen

Pass 24 Dec 2014 46,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 46,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 SKJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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