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LM12 HVL

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,405 mi
Last recorded75,405 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HVL
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline near tank (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust flexi poor condition /

slight lip on front discs / weep on n/s/f inner cv boot / slight play in front top mounts / wishbones corroding / rear axle beam corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2025 75,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting out on inner 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline near tank (1.1.11 (c))

adv TRACKING

exhaust flexi poor condition /

slight lip on front discs / weep on n/s/f inner cv boot / slight play in front top mounts / wishbones corroding / rear axle beam corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,810 miles

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

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

slight leak on n/s/f inner cv boot / n/s/f ball joint boot / o/s/f tyre 3mm x cutting out on inner / tracking / slight play front top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,378 miles

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

slight lip on front discs / slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Fail 22 Mar 2023 70,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

slight lip on front discs / slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 29 Mar 2022 68,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear shock absorber sign of a previous leak now dry.

Fail 26 Mar 2021 64,749 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear shock absorber sign of a previous leak now dry.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,148 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,784 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 46,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,332 miles

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,273 miles

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

n/s/f tyre showing edge wear

o/s/f tyre showing edge wear

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 HVL is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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