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LL61 VDF

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VDF
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 52,168 miles

Front Coolant leak BACK OF ENGINE. ()

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 52,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak BACK OF ENGINE. ()

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,843 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,935 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 43,935 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 40,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,542 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 38,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 34,871 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 34,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 VDF is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

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

Is LL61 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL61 VDF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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