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LM12 VVH

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,461 mi
Last recorded42,461 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VVH
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 42,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (3mm) (165/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 42,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (3mm) (165/60r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 36,424 miles

Nearside Mirror cover damaged

Pass 5 May 2022 34,440 miles

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2022 34,439 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,762 miles

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 6 May 2020 32,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,546 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 29,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (4.1.D.1a)

Both front and OSR tyres heavily perished but no cords exposed

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,090 miles

Both rear tyres perished, Slight play in NSF top mount

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,303 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 24,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,681 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 VVH is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

LM12 VVH is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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