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LM12 HWJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HWJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 84,303 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 84,290 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 83,749 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 82,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 80,601 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 80,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,802 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,019 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 26,151 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,677 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 HWJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

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

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