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LM12 VZG

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,612 mi
Last recorded80,612 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VZG
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,612 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,365 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 55,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 55,515 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,771 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,262 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 40,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,895 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 VZG is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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