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LM12 VZK

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,743 mi
Last recorded67,743 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VZK
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 67,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 62,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 58,724 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 58,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 53,574 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,109 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 97,299 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2016 64,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 21,236 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 VZK is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

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

Is LM12 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 VZK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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