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LM12 HSL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HSL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 85,744 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 78,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 77,361 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 76,532 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,644 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,190 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 58,555 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 58,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 58,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak OIL FILTER CORRODED ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,541 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 25,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,389 miles

front brake discs worn and corroding

front brake pads getting low

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 HSL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

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

Is LM12 HSL safe to buy?

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