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LM62 PXU

2012 Chevrolet Spark

Silver Petrol 1206cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,396 mi
Last recorded134,396 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Spark49,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 PXU
MakeChevrolet
ModelSpark
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,206cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,396 miles

Body damage

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2023 134,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,320 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 117,320 miles

Emissions not tested Blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Cracked sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,745 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,923 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,774 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,312 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 78,312 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,530 miles

slight damage to offside outer sill and lower wing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 69,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to offside outer sill and lower wing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,002 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,572 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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LM62 PXU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark in Silver with a 1,206cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM62 PXU, 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 LM62 PXU registered?

LM62 PXU is a 2012 Chevrolet Spark, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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