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LM12 HVE

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,349 mi
Last recorded55,349 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HVE
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 55,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 202,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 52,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 49,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,384 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,955 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 41,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,495 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,078 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,371 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 31,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot in the tread

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 HVE is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

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