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LM12 VZS

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,375 mi
Last recorded95,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 95,375 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 95,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 88,159 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 79,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,559 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,239 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,198 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,616 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 54,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,371 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,606 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 45,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,404 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 38,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 33,696 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 29,472 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 VZS is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

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

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