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LL61 VDO

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,713 mi
Last recorded82,713 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VDO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 82,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 82,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,413 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 74,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 66,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 66,490 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 59,603 miles

Both front tyres have deep perishing/cracking in tread but no cords can be seen.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 43,414 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 43,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 48,932 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 46,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 44,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 41,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rears at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 41,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rears at rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,505 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads appear to be getting low

offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Dec 2016 38,504 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads appear to be getting low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and on limit

offside rear seat belt slightly frayed

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,327 miles

rear wiper split

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at rear end

Fail 1 Dec 2015 34,327 miles

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

rear wiper split

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at rear end

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 VDO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

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