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LM12 XBB

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,527 mi
Last recorded96,527 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 XBB
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 96,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 92,297 miles

front seat belts webbing fraying on edges very slightly

Fail 18 Jan 2023 92,273 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger + phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front + near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front seat belts frayed

engine oil level + coolant level low + oil sump leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,518 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 72,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,557 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,557 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 53,881 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

objects + stickers more than 40mm in drivers view area of windscreen (removed)

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 44,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 38,595 miles

both rear tyres worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 3 May 2016 30,785 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 30,785 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 22,650 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 XBB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

LM12 XBB is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is LM12 XBB safe to buy?

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