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LM12 HVG

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

122,971 mi
Last recorded122,971 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HVG
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2020 122,971 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding near flexible hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumperslightly insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,129 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 104,129 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch bent in and will impede on tyre when loaded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,569 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,569 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,424 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 81,424 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,028 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 58,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 34,780 miles

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

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 HVG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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

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