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LL61 UPV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 UPV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,179 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 72,177 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2024 69,385 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 65,037 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 65,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 59,874 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,183 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY

Fail 24 Feb 2021 56,183 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PITTED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS ON THE MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,919 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,977 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,964 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Pass 14 Nov 2016 41,289 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2016 41,289 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,747 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,232 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 UPV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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