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LL61 SPX

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 SPX
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 78,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,873 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 74,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 61,817 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 61,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,239 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,063 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 41,063 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,476 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face broken up. (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 38,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat missing at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty! (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face broken up. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,203 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 32,561 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 SPX 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 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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is LL61 SPX safe to buy?

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