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LM12 HWB

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,714 mi
Last recorded39,714 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HWB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 39,714 miles

Underbody suspension components surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 8 Nov 2023 38,522 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under side suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 36,039 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 36,039 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 33,892 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 32,453 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 30,022 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,231 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Nearside Front body damaged

Offside Front drivers seat belt starting to fray on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front body damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2018 22,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front body damaged

tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,673 miles

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

wiper split

Pass 4 Apr 2016 18,820 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 18,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,788 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 HWB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc 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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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