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LM12 HTA

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,689 mi
Last recorded88,689 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HTA
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 78,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,637 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear registration plate lamp inoperative

front wipers smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2023 60,693 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 60,643 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure and rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,534 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 47,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,670 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 44,670 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,380 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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LM12 HTA is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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