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LM12 VYY

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,080 mi
Last recorded55,080 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VYY
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 55,080 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in top strut mount

Offside Front slight lift in top strut mount

exhaust system corroded in general

Pass 23 Apr 2025 54,169 miles

Heavy surface corrosion various suspension components, front subframe and rear axle beam

Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,655 miles

Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated (not leaking)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 51,170 miles

Exhaust front flexi section deteriorated ADVANCED

Exhaust system and mounts corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 49,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated/corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 49,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated/corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2021 47,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 46,139 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside wiper blade smears windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2019 44,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,846 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,809 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,500 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 36,500 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,698 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 32,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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 VYY is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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