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LL61 VBA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,754 mi
Last recorded98,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VBA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 98,754 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,062 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 96,062 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,680 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 93,680 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,874 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,929 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VBA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

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

Is LL61 VBA safe to buy?

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