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LM12 WTO

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,594 mi
Last recorded75,594 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 WTO
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,594 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 75,593 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Fans + Phone Holder ()

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 71,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer shoulder N/S Slight wear on inner shoulder O/S 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 62,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ..Phone Holder......FAN ()

Fail 4 Jan 2022 62,905 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ..Phone Holder......FAN ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 56,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 51,386 miles

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

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 24 May 2017 47,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 24 May 2017 47,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

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

Offside Front wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 42,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on outer edge advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,747 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 WTO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WTO, 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 WTO is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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