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LL61 UTU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 UTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 80,130 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 72,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,126 miles

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

Offside Front ABS ring is going rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,773 miles

Noise from n/s front suspension top

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2022 65,773 miles

Noise from n/s front suspension top

Outer sill covers fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,054 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 61,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,845 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 49,021 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 49,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 43,130 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 37,456 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 33,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,787 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 UTU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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