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LM12 HTP

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

48,521 mi
Last recorded48,521 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 48,521 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 46,669 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 46,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 43,656 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 43,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front struts top mounts worn

Fail 5 Dec 2022 42,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

front struts top mounts worn

Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 41,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 39,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 39,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,029 miles

29% rear brake imbalance, advise further investigation

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake imbalance, advise further investigation

Fail 28 Jun 2019 37,029 miles

29% rear brake imbalance, advise further investigation

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four, advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake imbalance, advise further investigation

Pass 6 Jun 2018 34,094 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 34,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,523 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 27,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin change asap (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit change asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,219 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2015 23,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

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 HTP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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