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LM12 HUP

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,209 mi
Last recorded73,209 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HUP
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 73,209 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 73,209 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,543 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 71,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,115 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in grease, un able to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,329 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,294 miles

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

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,276 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kg (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 kg (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,690 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2016 47,672 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 35,593 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 HUP is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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