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LL61 UPZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,467 mi
Last recorded89,467 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 UPZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 89,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to O/S/R wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 89,445 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to O/S/R wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,172 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 81,756 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,239 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,309 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 66,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 50,642 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 UPZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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