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LM12 VYJ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Green Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,117 mi
Last recorded98,117 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 88,839 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,837 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 71,925 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 66,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 60,653 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,287 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 50,254 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,050 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,228 miles

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

nsf wiper split

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 VYJ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Green with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

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

Is LM12 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 VYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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