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LL61 VAJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,887 mi
Last recorded111,887 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VAJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,887 miles

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

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

brake squeal noise from offside rear wheel areas requires further investigation

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 106,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,911 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,304 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 102,303 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 86,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2019 79,196 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,711 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 67,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,109 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,109 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,925 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,037 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 51,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

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 VAJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

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

Is LL61 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL61 VAJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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