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LM12 HTO

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,415 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 68,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,017 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 66,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 64,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 61,785 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,097 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 52,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,677 miles

Advise rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,830 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2017 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damage

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,326 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 HTO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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