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LL61 VEH

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,800 mi
Last recorded70,800 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL61 VEH
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,800 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 69,818 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 69,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 55,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mounting fractured Section corroded and broken away. (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 52,540 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 52,540 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,925 miles

Complete exhaust system starting to rust

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 5 Nov 2019 51,925 miles

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

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

Complete exhaust system starting to rust

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,167 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 50,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,601 miles

Nearside Rear rim outer shape

Pass 3 Dec 2016 40,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 32,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,407 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 VEH is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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