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LM12 HRC

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HRC
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,806 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 79,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,678 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,189 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 54,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,231 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 48,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 48,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to binding rear brakes.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,341 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 42,341 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LM12 HRC is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LM12 HRC, 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 LM12 HRC registered?

LM12 HRC is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is LM12 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 HRC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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