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LL61 UPY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,049 mi
Last recorded90,049 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 UPY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 90,049 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2024 76,645 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2023 73,289 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low on tread and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component damp noted at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 70,974 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 70,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,123 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 67,122 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,756 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 56,461 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight movement at upper top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 56,461 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort on both rear brakes (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened slight movement at upper top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 51,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2016 51,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2015 44,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2014 37,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2014 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 UPY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UPY, 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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What year was LL61 UPY registered?

LL61 UPY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is LL61 UPY safe to buy?

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