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LM12 HTK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,933 mi
Last recorded75,933 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HTK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 75,933 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,641 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 73,641 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,353 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 69,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 64,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 61,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,875 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,496 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 55,492 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 49,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,688 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 42,683 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment strut top (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracking

front pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2016 29,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,942 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 HTK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

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

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