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LM12 WTZ

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Black Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,401 mi
Last recorded107,401 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 107,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded AND REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 106,588 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,361 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 100,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge in cuts cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 89,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 76,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,961 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 67,946 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Feb 2018 60,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,852 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 34,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WTZ is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Black with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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