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LM12 VXD

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,959 mi
Last recorded77,959 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VXD
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 77,959 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,665 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,665 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 62,878 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 30 Aug 2019 58,673 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,927 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,614 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,774 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 36,501 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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 VXD is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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