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LM12 VVW

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,320 mi
Last recorded102,320 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 102,320 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 102,314 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 102,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 102,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,253 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 102,253 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2019 96,938 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2019 96,938 miles

Position lamp not working nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside front and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,791 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 53,806 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 48,910 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE AND BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Fail 2 Jan 2016 48,910 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE AND BUMPER DAMAGED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VVW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

LM12 VVW is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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