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LM12 HTY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,159 mi
Last recorded122,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 122,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,101 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 119,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 118,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,606 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 91,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,027 miles

Front brake discs becoming corroded

Handbrake lever has very little reserve remaining

N/S rear tyre is devoid of tread on the outer edges and has a cut in the tread

N/S rear tyre tread is down to 2.2mm

O/S front top strut mounting has slight movement

Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,027 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs becoming corroded

Handbrake lever has very little reserve remaining

N/S rear tyre is devoid of tread on the outer edges and has a cut in the tread

N/S rear tyre tread is down to 2.2mm

O/S front top strut mounting has slight movement

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,072 miles

Front number plate has a none dense vertical line through character 2 not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has damage present (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre at each side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.62 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front Upper suspension top mounting has lateral movement and lift present approximately 05 mm (2.5A.1c)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread at each side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.69 mm (4.1E.1)

Rear Axle (2) park brake imbalance recorded at 22% (3.7B.6b)

Rear Axle (2) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service (3.7B.2)

Rear Axle (2) service brakes imbalance is at 22% (3.7B.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate has a none dense vertical line through character 2 not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has damage present (4.1D.1a)

Nearside Rear service brake has a slight bind present (3.7B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre at each side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.62 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearings not be to fully assess (2.6.1)

Offside Front Upper suspension top mounting has lateral movement and lift present approximately 05 mm (2.5A.1c)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread at each side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.69 mm (4.1E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,866 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 27,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HTY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

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

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