CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM12 WTU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 1206cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,830 mi
Last recorded117,830 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chevrolet
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 WTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front struts corroded quite badly

lift in both front upper strut mounts when jacked up

Fail 6 Jan 2026 117,828 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front struts corroded quite badly

lift in both front upper strut mounts when jacked up

Pass 12 Dec 2024 110,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 110,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi also deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,422 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at header tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at header tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,215 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 87,215 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,960 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

run flat damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 6 Dec 2021 72,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front brake pads wearing thin

run flat damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 16 Dec 2020 62,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 52,817 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,336 miles

both front tyres are perishing.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 43,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres are perishing.

Pass 16 May 2017 37,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 May 2017 37,615 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,904 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
Full Chevrolet Spark reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM12 WTU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM12 WTU?

You can check the full history of LM12 WTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM12 WTU registered?

LM12 WTU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is LM12 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM12 WTU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM12 WTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM12 WTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.