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LM12 WUV

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Red Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 WUV
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,113 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 65,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has water ingress.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,514 miles

Front exhaust poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2023 57,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust poor condition

coolant level low

Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 53,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 53,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,920 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 39,920 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 35,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight brake bind (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 25 Apr 2017 31,035 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,143 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,861 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 19,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WUV is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Red with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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