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LL61 UWP

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,613 mi
Last recorded165,613 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 UWP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2026 165,613 miles

Central Front Emissions unable to be completed leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture all pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake excesive travel

Pass 14 Dec 2024 148,387 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2 sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 142,024 miles

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

Offside Front top mount

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,040 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and sidewall de-formed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 23 Dec 2019 102,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and sidewall de-formed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake application slightly uneven

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 88,459 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 68,549 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 68,549 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm).

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 46,937 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,910 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 UWP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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