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LM12 HTN

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,162 mi
Last recorded61,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 61,162 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 56,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,346 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,696 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 31,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 30,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,296 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 24,293 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 21,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,307 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,054 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 HTN is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver 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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

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

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