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LM12 VZR

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,188 mi
Last recorded92,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VZR
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 92,188 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

front and back suspension quite rusty

n/s and o/s front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 12 Jan 2024 92,188 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

front and back suspension quite rusty

n/s and o/s front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s.n/s. front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front and back suspension quite rusty also outer sills

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s.n/s. front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and back suspension quite rusty also outer sills

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,383 miles

Both outer sills rusty, side skirts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes, also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2021 79,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both outer sills rusty, side skirts fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several brake pipes, also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 73,742 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2018 60,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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 2 Jun 2017 54,782 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,808 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 39,338 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 39,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VZR is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

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

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